Joyce Simpson
March 11, 1941 ~ July 12, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Joyce J. Simpson, 73, of Miller, died Saturday, July 12 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. Inurnment will be at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller.
Joyce Simpson was born Joyce Joan Hoffman, daughter of Samuel and Ida (Aman) Hoffman, on March 11, 1941 in Ashley, ND. The family moved to Braddock, ND where Joyce was raised, graduating from high school in 1958.
Joyce married Donald Simpson on November 8, 1958 in Braddock, ND and lived in San Diego, CA for two years while Don served in the U.S. Navy. They then moved to Aberdeen, SD until 1962 when they moved to their present home in Miller, SD.
Joyce worked many years as the Deputy Clerk of Courts in the Hand County Courthouse where she had many friends.
Joyce enjoyed gardening, reading, visiting, playing cards, feeding birds, and her pets. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Delmar Hoffman.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don of Miller and 3 sons: David (Michelle) Simpson of Federal Way, WA and their children: Ben (Nancy) and April (Parker). Dale (Jill) Simpson of St. Lawrence, SD and their children: Kevin (Liz), Chris (Jess), Lucas and Joseph. Robert (Lisa) Simpson of Huron, SD and their children: Justin and Jennifer. 1 brother: Donald (Vicky) Hoffmann of Pahrump, NV and their children: Darren and Michael (Laura). 2 great-grandchildren: Harley Nelson and Elli Wendt.
Joyce Simpson was born Joyce Joan Hoffman, daughter of Samuel and Ida (Aman) Hoffman, on March 11, 1941 in Ashley, ND. The family moved to Braddock, ND where Joyce was raised, graduating from high school in 1958.
Joyce married Donald Simpson on November 8, 1958 in Braddock, ND and lived in San Diego, CA for two years while Don served in the U.S. Navy. They then moved to Aberdeen, SD until 1962 when they moved to their present home in Miller, SD.
Joyce worked many years as the Deputy Clerk of Courts in the Hand County Courthouse where she had many friends.
Joyce enjoyed gardening, reading, visiting, playing cards, feeding birds, and her pets. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Delmar Hoffman.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don of Miller and 3 sons: David (Michelle) Simpson of Federal Way, WA and their children: Ben (Nancy) and April (Parker). Dale (Jill) Simpson of St. Lawrence, SD and their children: Kevin (Liz), Chris (Jess), Lucas and Joseph. Robert (Lisa) Simpson of Huron, SD and their children: Justin and Jennifer. 1 brother: Donald (Vicky) Hoffmann of Pahrump, NV and their children: Darren and Michael (Laura). 2 great-grandchildren: Harley Nelson and Elli Wendt.
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Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
So sorry to hear of Joyces passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I always enjoyed a short visit with Joyce when she worked at the courthouse.
May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was always so friendly! Enjoyed visiting with her when she was able. May the God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time and sustain you in your grief. Rest in peace Joyce…
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. I have always thought of her as a beautiful person. A person who I could contact about the Ataxia we have. My sympathies go out to her family.
My condolences to the Simpson family at this time of great loss. God is holding you all in his loving embrace. God Bless you all.
Want to express my sympathy. My mother was Marion Aman.
I always thought she was the greatest. Growing up I wanted to be like her.
I am sure she was the best Mom and Grandma. May God be your comfort. Our prayers are with you. Sheila
We were so sorry to read the news of Joyce’s passing. What a gift to know her. She was a very happy, fun, caring person. Everyone who knew her will feel a big loss. May God bless all of you at this time.
to my friend of 51 years and her family and mine – you know that my love for the Simpson/Hoffman family will go on forever. It has been great being excepted into your family and the memories are so great and so many. I know that you are at piece now and happy to be home with your family. I will miss you greatly. RIP my friend and thanks for the memories. ♥ you.
Remember her well she is part of my childhood memories of Miller. May you all find peace. Blessings..deb Carr