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
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Tove Barlow
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Sandy Jarvis Dear Maureen , Victor and families, I am so deeply sorry for your Loss. I only met Joyce a few times or spoke with her on the phone. She was a really nice person. Being Maureen’s sister I would hear many stories of all their times together growing up and as adults from Maureen so I got to know her better through the stories. I know she has left a big void for both of you and your families. Hopefully happy memories of times spent together fill the void and make you smile when you think of her.
You are in my thoughts
Sandy
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Luanne Lanthier (Keown) So sorry to hear about Joyce. She and the Price family were a large part of growing up in Langford. Joyce is remembered fondly and with many happy memories.
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Frank Cloutier and Marcia Head Dear Vic and family,
What a great loss of a very fine lady. Her smile and outgoing personality will be greatly missed at our square dances and our Association meetings. Her contribution to the square dance community as a member of the CTN staff cannot be overstated.
She was a remarkable women who will always be fondly remembered. Our deepest condolences.
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Geri Stevenson 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
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Ken and Sally Crisp 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.
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Allen sturgeon My thoughts are with you Maureen and like others I remember Price’s General Store. Joyce was a wonderful lady and will missed.
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Karin Sorger 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.
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Gillian Pearson 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
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Brian Elmer, West Kelowna 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
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Bob and Lois Beaty We are so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We will be in touch in October.
Sincerely,
Bob and Lois
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Janet & Norm Pomeroy Vic, our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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Claudia Montgomery (Spence) 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!!
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Bob Loveless My deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for you loss. Take care.
Dear Vic,
My heart goes out to you at this very sad time.
I have so many memories, of all the smiles, kind words & help she always gave me at Newport Realty over so many, many years.
She was a very special lady.
Sincerely,
Tove.