Sleepovers

I loved having sleepovers at grandmas house. It was so fun to spend time with my cousins. Grandma was always such a great sport having sooo many kids running around and never getting mad! Grandma is always so calm and is always so nice to us! She's the best!

--Raquel

Family Fun at Pineview

One of my favorite memories is going to Pineview. I loved hanging out with grandma, grandpa and all my cousins! It was so fun to sleep at grandma and grandpa’s condo and ride the jet skis down at the lake! I also loved playing the card games and braiding and stringing our hair!

--Raquel

Glue

Joyce is the glue of our family. She has made our family what it is today. The strong sense of traditions she has instilled have been what I love the most. By having monthly family parties, Labor Day vacations, New Year's Day soup and games etc...this is where relationships grow and flourish. The close relationships we have with each other is clearly due to the love Joyce has for her family.

--Jodi

Sunday Dinner

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At this stage in our lives, it seems we live in a frantic pace. My day to cook for Claude and Joyce is Sunday. I love it because it feels like we can slow down and enjoy the simple moments. Eating together every Sunday has given us the opportunity to share stories and life experiences that will be treasured for years to come.

--Jodi

Books

Joyce and I were members of the ward Book Club for about seven years. She and I would often share the book for the month and had many interesting discussions of the diverse books we read. Joyce was the oldest member of our group, but every person loved her and they would often state how she offered a different but much appreciated perspective. Joyce is a well-read person and her life experiences had a way of enriching everyone's life she came in contact with. I looked forward to spending that time with Joyce and it sure strengthened our relationship!

--Jodi

Wonderful Example

I love and admire Joyce so much. It has been a blessing living on the same street! Some of my favorite memories are just popping in and visiting with her. She has been a great source of support and I have relied on her knowledge and wisdom over the years. She has always been a wonderful example to me and I count myself lucky to be part of her family.

--Jodi

Caregiver

Mom has always been a caregiver. When her parents were unable to care for themselves, she lovingly took them into her home to care for them. She faithfully cared for them day and night for two years. I know this wasn't an easy task. She was still the mother to eight children and a wife as well. Although I was young, I never remember hearing a word of complaint about this arduous job.

Mom continues to be remarkable caregiver. I have watched as she helps Dad through his disabilities. She is so devoted and caring. She truly has such wonderful nurturing qualities.

--Lisa