Joyce Eileen Miller was born May 12, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Thelma (Burnquist) and Elmer Bubke. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Sioux City, two blocks from Mercy Medical Center where she left us for the Promised Land. Joyce graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1962. Joyce was diagnosed with diabetes in 1953 and the doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics said it was one of the worst cases they had ever seen. She did not think she would reach the age of 40, although she attained the age of 68.
Her faith and relationship with the Lord was there in good days and the not so good days. Included in her final words were, “I’m ready! I want to go to Heaven!” We praise and thank the Lord.
She is preceded in death by her father; brother Kenneth; and half-sister, Karen.
She is survived by her son, Brad; and daughter, Jodie; and many other family and friends.
*In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the:
American Diabetes Association
PO Box 11454
Alexandria, VA 22312
Visitation:
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.
Funeral:
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove with the Rev. Richard Salcido and the Rev. Adam Peck officiating.
Burial:
Burial will be at the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove.