Death of Joyce Meekma
Life Stories
| Posted on August 8, 2024
A kind and gentle soul, Joyce Meekma, age 80 of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor David Jahn and Pastor David Fish officiating. Burial will follow at the Folden Cemetery in Newfolden, MN.
Joyce Elaine Wery was born on July 3, 1944 in Daggett, MI, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (DeGrave) Wery. She graduated from the Carney Powers High School in Carney Powers, MI, in 1963.
Joyce attended Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI, and later obtained her teaching certificate from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, in 1966.
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Joyce touched many lives. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many people. Joyce will be missed by all.
Joyce was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Jodi; her parents and ten of her twelve siblings.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Glenn of Newfolden, MN; son, Glenn Jr. "Chip" (Gina) Meekma of Buchanan, MI; grandchildren, Victoria Meekma and Mitchell Meekma; sisters, Karen Ketola and Frances Cline; sisters-in-law, Judy Pervis and Linda Banfe; special nephew, "Bobby" Brian Meekma; and numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and good friends.
Read Meekma's full obituary here.
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