Sunrise: Oct. 17, 1942 – Sunset: April 5, 2023
It is with great sadness we advise the passing of our dear Elder Joyce Patricia Agnes Joe on April 5, 2023. She passed peacefully at North Vancouver hospice, surrounded by family.
She was born to her late parents, Emma and Dennis Lackett Joe, on Oct. 17, 1942.
Joyce grew up on Eslha7án̓ (Mission IR no. 1).
Joyce attended Kamloops Indian Residential School, and St. Paul's Residential School.
She was a canoe puller with the North Van Canoe Club, St. Teresa.
She spent her working years as a homecare worker at the Ta-ah Lodge, and a care home in West Vancouver. She enjoyed walking.
You could find her anywhere between the two bridges. She was the ultimate community member. She attended all the events and cleaned around the neighbourhood on her way home.
She was a devout Christian and went to church every Sunday, unless there was a Canucks game. She was a local team's loyal fan; she enjoyed watching the BC Lions and was a die-hard Canucks fan. She would even skip her own birthday celebrations to watch the game. Joyce really enjoyed travelling; some of her favourite places she visited were Hawaii, Alaska, and Rome!
Her garden had beautiful flowers.
She enjoyed doing puzzles and word searches. Her grey tabby Poppy was the light of her life. Joyce will best be known for her great sense of humour and being a great aunty. Joyce is survived by her sister Margaret 'Rhonda' Beber; special sister Gloria Wilson; and many loving nieces & nephews, relatives, and dear friends.
A service was held at St. Paul's Catholic Church on April 12, 2023.
Online condolences can be found at www.dignitymemorial.ca
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