JOYCE MARGARET WILLIAMS

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JOYCE MARGARET WILLIAMS September 10, 1920 - March 7, 2005 Our lives have been forever changed as we sadly announce the death of our Mom and Grandma, Joyce Williams on Monday, March 7 at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Margaret Skibo of Hazelridge; George (Shirley) of Balmoral; Dorothy of Coquitlam, BC; Phyllis (Larry Klimpke) of Stonewall. 10 grandchildren, Douglas (Tara), Karen, Tricia and David Skibo; Jennifer (Anduy Dao), Travis (Jaime) and Jill Marie (Derek) Williams; Kyle (Jenn) and Erin (Tommy) Klimpke and Delaney Kitching. Great-grandchildren, Michelle, Kayla and Olivia Dao. She will also be missed by her good friend, Bob and her sisters, Edna Stonhouse, Myrt Austin and sister-in-law Donna Stanbra and many nieces and nephews. Joyce was born on September 10, 1920 at Cloverleaf, MB; daughter of Herbert and Annie Stanbra. After completing her education in Balmoral, Joyce worked for several families in the area. She then moved to Winnipeg, working first in a cookie factory and then as a hairdresser. On November 10, 1945 Joyce married Earle Williams and purchased the family farm north of Balmoral where they raised their four children. A busy Mom and wife, Joyce contributed much to the community by coaching baseball, teaching Sunday School, baking and catering. She was proudly recognized as one of the founding and lifetime members of the Balmoral Hunter Hospital Auxiliary. Always ready for fun, Joyce looked forward to playing cards, dancing, bingo, bowling and all the activities of her children and grandchildren. Joyce valued farm life and especially loved the animals, flowers and birds. She remained on the family farm with support from her family until her death. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Earle in October, 1984 and son-in-law Don Skibo (1995); sisters, Dorothy, Orla Racher; brothers, Stan, Norman, Harold and Neil, as well as many special in-laws and friends. A time for friends and family to gather will be held on Friday, March 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall, Rev. Kenn Garrity officiating. Pallbearers will be Joyce's 10 grandchildren. As a family, we would like to thank the Interlake Regional Health Authority including the staff of the Teulon Hospital, Home Care and the Adult Day Away Program. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Teulon Hospital, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0. When we look back, what we'll remember most are those times when kindness made a difference in our lives. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2005