Thursday, May 7, 2009
My memories of Joyce
I have so many wonderful memories of Joyce it is hard to select just a few. It seems like they all have one thing in common; they all involve an act of service to me, many times involving food. She made me feel like I was one of her sons and she was "mothering" me. Trips with the youth to the snow at Dodge Ridge for tubing, with Joyce providing hot chocolate and chili. Camping trips to Yosemite and being handed a plate with food on it anytime I went near the Anderson's campsite at meal time; which seemed to happen quite a bit. A youth camping trip to Lassen National Park that got snowed out in July. The steaks for dinner the first night were back in the freezer in San Jose, but Joyce created a great meal for us anyway from our pooled food supply. After getting snowed out and returning home with our soggy tents, sleeping bags and clothes, Joyce fed us the steaks at a picnic at Lone Hill Park.
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I have so many of the same memories as my Dad. Joyce was one of my first Young Woman leaders and a favorite from the start. She could do anything and she was always willing to share her time, laugh, food and heart with anybody. Most of my growing up church and camping memories have her in them. I feel honored to have known her and sad that I didn't get to say goodbye!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I visited with Joyce, she had invited my little family over to visit with Brett and his family. She took my kids to her work room and gave them a pop up puppet that they have dubbed, Poppy. (so creative, I know)They play with it all the time and I was just thinking last week when they were repeatedly popping it into my face...how amazing Joyce was. She hand made one of my kid's favorite toys!! And everytime I go to the temple I think of her, because at my bridal shower she gave me my first temple bag that she lovingly made for me and I still use it. I love it because it reminds me of her.
I am greatful that she passed so peacefully. I hope she and my Mom have reconnected. I will miss her smiling face and her yummy food but mostly I will miss how she made me feel a part of her family!!
My heart and prayers are with all the Anderson family at this time and I wish I could be there to wrap my arms around each of you. It is very difficult to say goodbye to those we cherish. I pray that peace will attend you and that your hearts will be comforted. I love you, Kristi Cherry Fletcher
Being the younger Cherry sibling, my childhood camping memories are a little bit more hazy but they are there none-the-less. I just remember the feeling I had mostly, not so much what we did or ate or said...I remember feeling welcomed and loved by Joyce and made to feel like I was something special. I think it's a great tribute to her that I also remember feeling welcomed by each of her children and Ray. I was fortunate enough to move back home for a few months into my childhood ward and to experience that same welcome and love but as an adult. Joyce again made me feel welcomed and loved and like I was something special. Her love and concern for my mom was something tangible and something I will never forget. Thank you Joyce for loving my family and teaching me about service and friendship. I wish I could be there in person today as your community of friends and family gather to remember and pay tribute to your life. I pray even harder that the spirit of peace and comfort will be present and that all will come away with their hearts full. Mine has.
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Tracy Cherry Haws
joyce was like a mom to me and a fun friend. She would always put her arm around me,give me a big smile and say " Oh Mayo you are so cute" even on my worst days she knew how to cheer me up and I will always remember that smile and her laugh. When I found out early in the morning, I thought of her and karen and pat jensen, and how the three of them were like the three musketeers and what are they going to do now that she went so soon. I will miss her food and her company and evertime I saw her car parked in karen's driveway I knew those two were having a good time, laughing and giggling. I love you joyce xoxoxoxoxoxox
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