Obituary of Joyce Doreen Christenson

Joyce Doreen Christenson (Smith) 1927~2014 Joyce began her life, born into a family of 10, with a home birth in Carstairs, Alberta on November 28, 1927. After graduating from Grade 12, she had a stint as a waitress before meeting Dale Christenson in Carstairs, and marrying the love of her life for 65 years on March 6, 1948. She began her family of 6 children and remained a loving, stay at home mom until they left home, at which time she rejoined the work force. After residing in the Leduc area of Alberta, Joyce and Dale began a journey Northwards in 1957. Following stints in then Taylor Flats, Dease Lake and Cassiar with Dale’s job, they settled in Dawson Creek in 1958, remaining in the area until her passing. Joyce enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, cooking, sewing and playing cards with her family and friends. Living on an acreage for a few years, she loved her horses, chickens and gardening. She is survived by her loving husband Dale, her sons Gerry (Lori), Dan (Brenda), Richard (Penny), Barry (Flora), Boyd (Paula) and her only daughter Bev (Dennis Abbott), her adored 17 grandkids, 9 great-grandkids and one sister, Joan. Joyce passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at age 86. At her request, no services were held at this time. A memorial will be held in May after the interment of her ashes in the Riverview Cemetery, Pouce Coupe, British Columbia. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Joyce may be made by donation to the South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society, Room #101, 816-103rd Avenue, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 2G7. Arrangements were entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.