Thayer, Joyce Elaine-February 25, 2012
Joyce Elaine Thayer, age 80, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at Agrace Hospice Fitchburg, WI.
Joyce was born in Racine Wisconsin on November 17, 1931 to Elmer and Leora Elaine (Werner) Winter
She married William Thayer on June 16, 1951 at St. John’s Church in Oak Creek WI
Joyce was a Coordinator for Meals on Wheels, she was a member of St. James’s Lutheran Church Cambridge, Joyce was active in 4-H as well as Scouts she was an avid crafter and loved to read.
Surviving are: Daughter Gail (Larry) Bengal, Son Guy (Patti Jo) Thayer, Son Scott Thayer, Daughter Lynn (Patrick) Janowski. Brother Richard (Kathleen) Winter
9 Grandchildren: Lawrence (Sandra) Bengal, William Bengal, Christopher (Jessica) Thayer, Catherine Thayer, Nichole (Brandon) Fitzgerald, Benjamin Thayer, Katelyn Thayer, Mindy and Crystal Thayer; Great Grandchildren: Bodi and Remmy Fitzgerald
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband William,
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church Cambridge with Pastor Jeffery Schallert officiating.
Friends may call on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at Nitardy Funeral Home in Cambridge, and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Nitardy Funeral Homes, Inc, Cambridge, WI.
February 27th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Gail, Guy, Scott & Lynn,
So many years have passed since I’ve seen any of you, but I have forgotten none of you – and your mother will always be especially dear to me. She was like a second mother to me when my mother wasn’t able to be, and I will never forget her kindness. I still make “sugar toast” the way she used to make it for me, and even though that chicken noodle soup came out of can (so she said), it was the best chicken soup I’ve ever had!! I still have many, many memories of times spent in your house with your family and am so grateful that your mom was the loving, caring person that she was and saw to it that we were looked after. There was always an open door at your house for us!
I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences.
Deb (Roth) Watkins
February 28th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Gail, Guy, Scott & Lynn,
So many years have passed since I’ve seen any of you, but I have forgotten none of you – and your mother will always be especially dear to me. She was like a second mother to me when my mother wasn’t able to be, and I will never forget her kindness. I still make “sugar toast” the way she used to make it for me, and even though that chicken noodle soup came out of can (so she said), it was the best chicken soup I’ve ever had!! I still have many, many memories of times spent in your house with your family and am so grateful that your mom was the loving, caring person that she was and saw to it that we were looked after. There was always an open door at your house for us!
I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences.
Deb (Roth) Watkins
April 26th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Dear Thayer Family,
I just learned yesterday of your loss. Your mom Joyce was such a wonderful woman. There were so many years that my favorite afternoon of the month was knitting meetings at your mom’s. She was always so kind to an unhappy girl. I still knit to this day, and every time I get a chance to knit I always remember her. I looked at the estate sale listing pictures and it brought back so many happy memories, I recognized so many things. I wish with all my heart I could make it to the estate sale but unfortunately I can’t rearrange the day. Joyce will always be in my happy thoughts.