Dennis,

My heart goes out to you and your family and am deeply sorry for the loss of Joy. She was truly a special person and her name fit her so very well. I enjoyed knowing Joy at Battelle and will always remember her wonderful smile and friendly and joyful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love and sympathy,
Ila Metcalf

Dear Dennis,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Joy’s name says it all, as her gorgeous demeanor, positive attitude, and wonderful personality radiated happiness to everyone around her. She always displayed that beautiful smile whether she was relaxing, and enjoying herself, or working hard. To Joy, everyone was important, as she always treated people with the upmost care and courteousness.

She will definitely be missed, and we who have had the the pleasure of knowing her have indeed been so richly blessed, and beyond anything we could possibly imagine. May the joy she shared continue to warm our hearts always.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Kim Swieringa

The loss of Joy brings back many memeories at CHS & WSU. To all, her smile & laugh were heart stirring, Joy will be missed. May she rest in peace.

Joy was one of the first people I met when I moved to Richland in 3rd grade. We quickly became friends and spent many fun times together from grade school thru college. She was always a warm, caring person and I will cherish the many memories I have of our times together. My thoughts and prayers are with Dennis, Jim and family.

God Bless you Dennis, your Joy was such a sweetheart! My heart goes out to you! I always called you folks my Lemberger people! I remember when we (Oakwood Cellars) was open 6-8 pm in the early years and you two would come out and enjoy a glass of wine on the grounds. It was so nice to see the romance of your love for each other!
My prayers are with you. If you ever need a good glass of Lemberger you are always welcome to come have one with me.
Love, Eppie Skelton