1927 – 2014
Passed away peacefully on July 6th 2014 at the age of 87. Joyce was born in Success Sask. on a homestead, the youngest of a large family. After serving in the army in WW2, she and her father moved to Victoria where she met her husband. She had her own hairdressing shop in Victoria until she was married. Nick Chilibeck and Joyce were married on March 28 1948. They worked very hard building houses and raising their family. Joyce had many hobbies and was always a very cheerful and active woman. She enjoyed singing in choirs, playing the piano, camping, knitting, sewing, crochet, tatting, making preserves, square dancing, lawn bowling, walking, gardening and visiting with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Duncan United, Gordon United and later Centennial United Churches, Sons of Norway House, various square dance groups, British Car Club, Juan De Fuca Seniors Group, and Ukrainian Culture Centre. In their retirement, Joyce and Nick traveled to many countries on four continents. They loved meeting new people, experiencing new cultures and trying various ethnic foods. They traveled to Mexico in their motor home for many years. In 2008 Joyce had two massive strokes yet maintained her loving and compassionate disposition, and still managed to play the piano with her good hand.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Nick Chilibeck, her husband of 66 years, her three sons Gary, Richard and Terry (Brenda Belanger), her nine grandchildren Laura (Todd) Kennedy , Emily, Julia (Robb Mullins), Megan (Sam Buckle), Colin (Kat Davy-Trayner), Corina, Bonnie Evano-Chilibeck (Stefan Evano), Sean, Wendy and two great grandchildren Caleb and Tristian Kennedy. Joyce is survived by one sister Mary Lattenville of Vernon BC. She was predeceased by her daughter Shirley Chilibeck (1976), her parents Andrew (Anders) and Aadru Egeland (from Vats Norway), and siblings Annie, Andy, Martha, Audrey, Rita, Melvin, Henry and Irene.
Funeral service will be held in her memory at Centennial United Church, 612 David St, Victoria, BC on July 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM with interment to follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of their choice. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
Sequoia Gardens Memorial
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The Venerable Lon Towstego
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Brenna Cull (McMichael) Hello – I am so very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. My warm memories of this kind and thoughtful lady go back over 50 years. I always looked forward to visits with your whole family. When I moved away, I lost touch with all of you. However I won’t ever lose the good memories!
With my condolences,
Brenna Cull (McMichael)
Creston, B.C.
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Elizabeth Wallace As Joyce’s paid companion for approx 2 years, I so admired her kindness and fortitude. She enjoyed getting out in the fresh air and watching children play and run in the nearby park.
Although she had a sense of humour, she could not understand jokes that included suggestions of cruelty.
Finding life increasingly difficult; she often didn’t know where she was at any given time and couldn’t recall fellow residents from day to day. She frequently asked God to take her home.
I remain inspired by the love and commitment between Joyce and her husband, Nick. They were devoted to one another and to their large extended family.
Rest in Peace, dear Joyce.
My sincere condolences to all her loved ones left behind.
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Luba Macewko Dear Mr Chilibeck and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I remember when we would visit you in Duncan. My mom, Raja Macewko sends her condolences from Edmonton, AB.
We have fond memories of Mrs Chilibeck.
Warmly,
Luba and Raja Macewko
Victoria(Edmonton)
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Ken and Mina Coakwell and family We would like to express our condolences to all of Aunt Joyce’s family on her passing. She was a very special aunt and person leaving us with many cherished memories. M
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Randy, Valerie and Emily Kott Dear Uncle Nick and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Auntie Joyce. She was such a kind and wonderful woman. Randy and Emily were so pleased to get a chance to visit with her last month. We know she will truly be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to you.
Love Randy, Val and Emily
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Archie Stepanian We offer you our most sincere condoleances,Terry,Brenda,Sean and Wendy
We wish to offer condolences from the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church. We bring a Holy Communion Service monthly to Selkirk and always enjoyed seeing Nick and Joyce. She knew all the hymns word for word. We see Nick and will continue to encourage him. Many Blessings from Lon, Lynn, Karen and others that come with us to the Lodge.