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JOYCE FRANCES BECK (KING) (SMITH)
Date of Passing: Nov 29, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOYCE FRANCES BECK (KING) (nee SMITH) It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Joyce Beck on November 29, 2012, at the Grace Hospital at the age of 73. Joyce was predeceased by her parents, William and Frances Smith, her husband Dallis Beck (1991) and her youngest son Ted King (1994) all of whom she has now rejoined. Her memory will be lovingly cherished by son Bill (Iris) King and grandson Jonathan, son Rick (Darlene) King and grandsons Justin, Jarod (Jess) and Joshua, sister-in-law Laurie Tocher and her sons Matthew, Nathan, and Brett, her forever best friends John and Doreen Gilbey and Linda Hochman along with their children who knew and loved her as Auntie Joyce, and Al and Verna Hutchinson. Joyce grew up in Elmwood and lovingly raised her three sons from her first marriage to Allan King. She loved dogs and had many, with special pride in her Great Dane Apollo . After various jobs, Joyce worked at the Free Press from 1970 to 1998, where she was known for her hilarious sense of humour and pulling many pranks on unsuspecting co-workers. She met and married Dallis Beck, a sports writer with the Free Press and together they enjoyed a wonderful life until Dallis' passing in 1991. Already devastated, the loss of her precious son Ted three years later in 1994 was more than Joyce could bear and her health began to decline. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held at Joyce's request. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Love and Miss you always Mom.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Such a beautiful person, My aunty gave me so much love which I will never forget, you're in my heart forever Auntie Joyce <3 <3 <3 until we meet again :( - Posted by: John Gilbey Jr. (Auntie and god mother ) on: Oct 21, 2013
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I will always remember Joyce as one of the spirited and lively Classified girls who enjoyed a beer with her FP pals at the Camelot! - Posted by: Linda Ericsson (co-worker at Winnipeg Free Press) on: Dec 04, 2012
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We will always remember the many happy times we spent with Joyce. We are grateful to have had such a kind, humorous, loving, special friend in our lives. Thanks for the memories. Our hearts go out to her sons and their families. - Posted by: Verna & Al Hutchinson (friends) on: Dec 03, 2012
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May God Bless sweet Joyce and may she be at peace.. our heartfelt sympathy to her family. - Posted by: Bob & Maggi O'Dowda (friends) on: Dec 03, 2012
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Forever in my heart and mind ... I love you Aunty Joyce - Posted by: James Gilbey (nephew) on: Dec 03, 2012
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I have so many thoughts I would like to say but there are just too many to convey. Auntie Joyce had to live with a broken heart. Kiss Teddy for me. I love you. - Posted by: nancy fulton (niece) on: Dec 03, 2012
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forever looking for "cabbages and kings" till we meet again.... - Posted by: Doreen Gilbey (friend) on: Dec 03, 2012