Obituary of Colin Joyce

Mr. Colin Archibald Joyce beloved husband of Louise passed away peacefully on Sunday April 17, 2011 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 78 years. Colin was born in Yorkton on February 12, 1933 an only child to Archibald and Barbara (nee Goddard) Joyce. Colin went to school in Orkney and Yorkton. He then started to farm a short distance N.W. of Yorkton. He loved farming; that was his life and enjoyed his farm friends, neighbours and exchanging "farm talk" with all of them. As a young man Colin joined the Yorkton Exhibition Association as a junior director and remained with the organization through various levels until he retired and became a life member. He was also a member of the Sask Wheat Pool, Yorkton CO-OP, Orkney Historical Society, Yorkton Curling Club and Westview United Church. After he retired he joined "Citizens on Patrol" and was with them for several years. In 1981 Colin met Louise Chernoff Scherschel and in 1982 they were united in marriage at Westview United Church and settled to a life in the country. Colin and Louise spent many years in southern California and Mexico. They travelled through out the U.S.A., S.E. Asia, Canada and the Maritimes. There were many memorable camping trips with family to various lake resorts in Sask, Alberta and B.C. Very special to them both were trailer trips with family through east and the west coast of U.S.A. In later years winter destinations were to Vancouver Island especially Victoria, their favourite area. Colin was very proud of his acquired family: step - son Steven (Linda), grandchildren: Brent, Bryce and Erika Scherschel. He found great joy in all their activities and accomplishments. Colin and Louise retired from the farm to a condo in Yorkton and eventually to the Bentley Retirement Community. Colin spent a short time in the Yorkton and District Nursing Home and one week at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre . He was predeceased by his father Archibald and mother Barbara. He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life, his dear wife Louise; step - son Steven (Linda); beloved step grandchildren: Brent, Bryce and Erika Scherschel; cousins Susan Baluk and Ian Duff along with numerous good friends. The Funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon April 21, 2011 from Westview United Church with Faye Greer officiating. Sharon Litvanyi was the organist leading the choir and congregation in the Hymns: "Amazing Grace", "Those Hearts We Have Treasured" and "Jesus, You Have Come To Lakeshore". The reflections and remembrances of Colin's life were given by Craig Burkell and Colin's loving wife Louise. All those who shared in Colin's life were Honourary Bearers. The interment folllowed in the Garden of ST. John,Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Walter Kolebaba, Ken Dodds, Grant Coleman, Bruce Tulloch, Craig Burkell and Blake Harris serving as Casket Bearers. In memory of Colin Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan for Research as gifts of remembrance. Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Thursday, April 21st, 2011 2:00pm, Westview United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens