JAMES WILLIAM JOYCE
James William Joyce passed away February 15, 2014 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 85. He was born June 28, 1928 in the London, England, UK to James William and Alice Hannah (Warren) Joyce.
Bill, as he was known by his family and friends, had a strong belief in his Lord Jesus Christ, he loved his family and his four legged companion, Butchie, and he was brilliant, kind and gentle. Bill a workaholic he could design anything. He was very people oriented going to Bible Study regularly and also asking God for forgiveness during communion at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, where he was a member. Bill was a molding engineer and has made Arizona his home for the last 21 years. Previously of Downey, CA where he still owns Mid West Mold.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Joyce of Lake Havasu City, AZ; children, James Hal Joyce and his wife Pamela Joyce and Jeanne Carol Joyce both of Boise, ID; sister Kathleen Sykes of Australia; grandchildren, James William Joyce and his wife Kellie Joyce, Sean Ian Joyce, Aaron Hendrick Joyce and Justin Cory Cate; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ann Joyce and McKenna Elisabeth Joyce; step-son, Bryon Kelley and his wife Diane and step-daughter, Robin Kelley. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ann Joyce in 1988.
Services will be held at Lamb of God Lutheran Church on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Deacons Dennis Foremming and Jo Tinsley officiating.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Bill’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com
Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.