1941-2014
Passed away peacefully in the Royal Jubilee Hospital September 20, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Born August 27, 1941 in the same hospital. She lived her entire life in Victoria. Predeceased by her parents Cy and Lillian and sister Geraldine, and survived by her husband Victor and sister Maureen (Butch) Behn and extended family. Her early life in Langford included working at Prices General Store owned by her parents. Later she worked for several Real Estate firms retiring from Newport Realty in 2003. She met Victor at a square dance and they had 20 wonderful years together. They enjoyed travelling, especially cruising. Thanks to the doctors and medical staff who gave her the best of care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 2:00pm. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
14 Responses
Good Morning Vic, I am so sorry for you loss of such a great lady and wife, I know its been a difficult time this year with the sickness of Joyce
she will always be in our hearts at Bayside Press with the giggles and the silliness we all have shared together.
Sending you our Thoughts
Geri and Erwin and all the gang at Bayside
On behalf of the executive and members of the B C Square and Round Dance Federation please accept our sincere condolences. I enjoyed our short visits to Victoria and always looked forward to seeing Joyce and Vic every time we came. She was a lovely person and I am sorry we cannot be there for you at this time.
My thoughts are with you Maureen and like others I remember Price’s General Store. Joyce was a wonderful lady and will missed.
Dear Vic and family,
On behalf of the Ocean Waves Square Dance Club, we extend our sympathy in the loss of your dear wife and dancing partner. We are sure you have many happy memories and we hope that you will continue to be part of the square dance community and CTN.
With our deepest condolences.
Cathy & Guy Moreau & Karin Sorger, Sec.
Vic,
I was so sorry to read Joyce’s obituary today. I remember her fondly from the time we spent together in the 1970’s when we both worked in Oak Bay (she at the real estate office, and me at the public library). We often met at lunchtime and had long walks and chats. I remember you both from square dancing through the years and your many hours working on the Cross Trail News. My thoughts are with you. My sincere sympathy, Gillian Pearson
Vic & family,
It was wonderful to read that you, Vic, met Joyce on the square dance floor and that it extended to 20 years together.
The long-time publication of the reliable dance magazine that is the Cross Trail News is surely a legacy to Joyce for her interest in people and the love of square dancing.
I wish I was there in my boyhood at Price’s General Store in Langford to have Joyce serve me one of her famous giant ice cream cones.
My sincerest sympathy on your great loss.
Brian Elmer
Marketing Volunteer
B.C. Square & Round Dance Federation
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We will be in touch in October.
Sincerely,
Bob and Lois
Vic, our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Victor, Maureen and families
I am so very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. My favorite memory of Joyce was the giant ice cream cones that she would make for my friends and me on our way home from school. Price’s General Store was the hub of Langford and my Mum was happy to work along side Cy, Lil, Joyce, Maureen and Geraldine, who I might add knew where everything was in that store…all you had to do was ask! So many years have passed but some things are etched in our minds forever and always bring a smile!! Big hugs to all!!
My deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for you loss. Take care.