Joye L. Meyer died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Highgate Senior Living in Great falls of complications following a stroke with her daughter by her side.
Visitation will take place at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway, Townsend, MT, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013 and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013. The family invites you to join them in praying the rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with interment to take place following the Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial in the social hall at Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Beth Murphy of Great Falls and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joye was born November 29, 1928 in Canton, Montana, the daughter of Cornelius and Minnie Lynch. She attended schools in Townsend and went on to receive a degree in Accounting from Kinman Business College in Spokane. She married her high school sweetheart Fred Meyer on November 5, 1949 and at the time of his death in 2008 they had celebrated 59 years of marriage. They spent their entire life together ranching in the Townsend area/
Together Fred and Joye worked tirelessly in the restoration of St. Joseph Catholic Church and were instrumental in getting it placed on the National Historic Register. The old Church stands on a hill over looking the valley they called home for so long.
She was a 4-H leader for many years and was very active in her church and Altar Society until her health declined in later years. She was a member for over 65 years of the James Lynch VFW Post, which was named for her brother, and was also a life long member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Mom was never happier than when surrounded by her family, friends and her beautiful flowers. Known for her Irish humor and determination in the face of adversity, she was loved by all who knew her. Her door was always open and there was always room for one more at the table.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred, daughters, Martha Jean and Margaret Ann, brothers, Jim Lynch and John Lynch and sisters, Grace Lynch, Lois Kackley, Pauline Kline and Claudine Ulmer.
Memorials in Joye’s name are suggested to St Joseph Catholic Church restoration fund c/o Nancy Marks, Townsend, MT 59644 or to the Broadwater Health Center, 110 N. Oak Street, Townsend, MT 59644. Please visit www.stevensonwilke.com to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Joye.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday May 26, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday May 27, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsed, Montana 59644
Rite of Committal
Immediately following Funeral Mass
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday May 26, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday May 27, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsed, Montana 59644
Rite of Committal
Immediately following Funeral Mass
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana
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Pete Barker says
It is of great sorrow to hear of the passing of Joy & also of Mary Lou. I wish toexpress my condolences to the Meyer family
Sherry Scoffield says
Beth,
So sorry to see this in the paper just now. What a delight it was to visit with Joye…she was named well! Ward & I always enjoyed both your Mom & Dad and these last few years in the Broadwater Health center – what a cheerful conversation we always had with your Mother.
Sheryl McElravy says
Beth,
So sorry to hear about your mom. We always enjoyed visiting with her. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Arliss Sakos says
Beth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories or your mom….so many laughs we had over the years. She was a very special lady and she truly will be missed.
Donna J. Francisco says
Beth:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. What a blessing for her to have you by her side when she began her new journey. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you experience this loss. God Bless you Beth.
Rachelle Harp says
Beth,
I’m so sorry to hear about Joye. She was such a joy to care for. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharece Toney says
I was sorry to hear about Joye’s passing. I worked at Broadwater Health Center in the activities department and that is how I met Joye. She was so much fun and always so upbeat. We had long conversations about books we had read-she said she loved to read. Praying for your family.