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Born: November 18, 1936
Date of Passing: July 17, 2012
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JOYCE JAWORSKI

JOYCE JAWORSKI November 18, 1936 - July 17, 2012 Peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, Joyce passed away on July 17, 2012. Leaving to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years, Bohdy, son Gary, daughter Theresa, grandson Connor, sister Fran (Leith) Cowan, brother Mike (Anne) Lucko, brother-in-law Jerry (Helen) Jaworski, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Steve and Mary Lucko, brother Donald, and parents-in-law John and Eugenia Jaworski. Joyce was born in Hazelglen on November 18, 1936. She attended Sunnyside School in Oakbank and United College (University of Winnipeg). She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing and was promoted to a Head Nurse position within a couple of months. Joyce met the love of her life, Bohdy, at the hospital and they were married on July 4, 1959. To devote more time to raising a family, Joyce transferred employment initially to the Children's Aid Society then to the Province of Manitoba in the Income Security Department. She retired in 2001 after more than 25 years of service as an Assistant Director. Joyce had a green thumb and enjoyed both her vegetable and floral gardens. It was her love of flowers that led her and Theresa to begin designing floral arrangements for weddings and anniversaries of family and friends. Joyce became enthralled with orchids and soon joined the Manitoba Orchid Society (MOS). She became very proficient at cultivating various types of orchids and was honoured by being awarded with four American Orchid Society (AOS) awards. She was currently serving her second term as President of MOS. Joyce grew up in Oakbank and, as she was too young to work in the family grocery store, she was assigned the task of preparing meals for the family. She became a fabulous cook and enjoyed entertaining family and friends with delicious dinner parties. Joyce was an organized, generous and caring person. She was always ready, spared no effort and would move mountains to help someone in need. The family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre for their excellent and compassionate care for Joyce. A special thanks to Doctors Ed and Al Buchel for guiding us through Joyce's illness. Prayers will be sung 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 20 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main Street. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21 at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 390 Marion Street with Fr. John Mostivsky officiating. Service will conclude at the church with a private interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Home, 165 Aberdeen Avenue or The Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc., 1646 Henderson Hwy. EVERLASTING MEMORY VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 19, 2012

Guest Book(9 entries)

  • Uncle Bohdy,Gary and Theresa, I am very sorry to learn about Aunt Joyce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now during this difficult time. Feel free to contact me on FB or at Mikusan68@gmail.com Take Care... Michael
    - Posted by: Michael Metelnick (God Son of Bohdy) on: Jul 28, 2012
  • I had the pleasure of working with Joyce at the MOS orchid show every year as NOCI was always invited to have a display there. She was ever well organized, kind and friendly to us and I will always remember her. She was a wonderful representative of the organization. Of course no one could fail to notice the wonderful displays of orchids that she always had there and she had many admirers. Heartfelt condolences to her family and to the MOS on behalf of myself and NOCI. She will be missed.
    - Posted by: Doris Ames, president Native Orchid Conservation Inc. (friend) on: Jul 21, 2012
  • Dear Bohdy and family Ron & Roxy told me about your loss and I wanted you to know how very sad I am about your loss. I have fond memories of Joyce during the years I lived in Winnipeg. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    - Posted by: Helene (White) Nixon (Hopkins, Minnesota) on: Jul 21, 2012
  • Deepest sympathies to the family on the death of a very special lady who always had time for her family and friends. We enjoyed our friendship over the years, the China trip, the trips to Montreal and the many visits in Winnipeg with the Jaworski family, the long telephone conversations and the constant e-mails we received. We will miss you Joyce and all that you meant to us. You and family are in our prayers.
    - Posted by: Frank and Mary Mayda (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2012
  • A big loss to the community. Joyce was always a pleasant helpful person in the field of social services. Sincere sympathy to all of her family.
    - Posted by: Heather Hartry (colleague) on: Jul 20, 2012
  • We are so sad to hear of the loss of Cousin Joyce. We both enjoyed talking to Joyce throughout the years and keeping in touch. The trip to Ohio with all the cousins 10 years ago will always be in our memory. We loved Joyce and will miss her. God Bless Joyce, Bhody and the family.
    - Posted by: Ron Elliott and wife Toni (Cousin from Broken Arrow Oklahoma ) on: Jul 19, 2012
  • Our annual visit with, you, Joyce, during the MOS show has been a highlight of every spring for more than a dozen years. Your enthusiasm and caring never wavered and infected all of us. We feel privileged to be part of your world. While visiting I always felt like a daughter as well as a friend. Thank you for being our special friend. Good bye Joyce, we love you.
    - Posted by: Doug and Terry Kennedy (orchid friends) on: Jul 19, 2012
  • Very sorry for your loss. Incredible lady, will be missed deeply. Love Randy and Fiona Desmet
    - Posted by: Fiona Desmet (neighbor) on: Jul 19, 2012
  • My sincere condolences to Joyce's family. She was a very caring person and will be missed by many. Always there to lend a helping hand to an amateur orchid enthusiast.
    - Posted by: Rose Anne Burdeny (MOS orchid enthusiast) on: Jul 19, 2012

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