Birth date: Sep 12, 1920 Death date: Aug 17, 2013
Joyce Vivienne LaBelle 92, passed away Saturday, August 17th. Joyce was born in Steilacoom, WA on September 12, 1920 to parents Kenneth and Ione Light. She was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Light and sister, Shirley Light Read Obituary
I had the pleasure of working with Joyce at Browns Point and the nickname sure fit!! It was such a privilege to be part of an amazing group of dedicated teachers. I have fond memories of Joyce. When I finally retired last year after 43 years at Browns Point, Joyce came to my retirement party, an honor for me. So, girls, your mom was a great friend and now I am sure she will be giving them hell in heaven! Dale Friend
Merrie & Gay - My deepest condolences on the loss of your adored and loved mother. I lost my mother last year and I know the sadness you are feeling. I hope the support and love of family and friends bring you comfort. Caringly, Sandy Zahnow
Joyce was the sweetest lady I've ever had the priviledge to work with. I could always count on a "Hello honey!" to brighten my day. I will never be able to express my deepest sympathies to her family, but hope that Gay and Merrie know how much the rehab team loved their mother! I hope that they know how many lives Joyce touched! All my love, Jessica Taber
Psalm 90:10 states that a normal life span is 70 years but if because of special mightiness 80 years. Ms. LaBelle certainly lived a long life and I'm sure was dearly loved by her friends and family. May you allow the promises our Heavenly Father gives in His word the Bible to comfort you and bring you hope. (Rev. 21:3,4)
Grandma Joyce was the best. Always quick with a joke or a smile. Whenever you were in her presence life seemed a little brighter. I have nothing but great memories of Grandma and will miss her dearly. My condolences to the family.
I had the privledge of having Mrs. LaBelle as my fourth grade teacher at Browns Point Elementary School. I have very fond memories of Mrs. LaBelle and her excitement for teaching. She was a very caring teacher. My thoughts are with your family.
Heidi Reis Nishi
Our family lived next door to Joyce and Bob for many years in the 1960's, and they were always very kind & helpful to us. Joyce was friendly and caring in so many ways. Whether it was a meal she made for us or invited us to, or watching us while our Mom was at work- she was always willing and there for us. Even Bob did the same. While he helped us move into our house next door, he saved myself and my sister from serious injury in a car accident in 1965. He put his own life at risk & was hurt pretty badly just to keep us from harm. I will never forget that, and will always remember Joyce as a loving person who lived life and shared with people as if everyone was part of her family. God surely has another blessing with her being in His Kingdom, and together with her husband again. Our condolences to the LaBelle and Barnum family for your loss.
