Joyce Arnold
May 19, 1927 ~ July 10, 2024
Joyce I. Arnold, 97, of Faulkton, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota, with Pastor David Otten presiding. Visitation will be one-hour prior. A private burial will take place at a later date in the Faulkton Cemetery.
Joyce was born May 19, 1927, in Faulk County to Clarence “C.W.” and Ella (Nipp) Glanzman. She attended elementary school in Faulk County, high school in Onaka, SD and graduated from Faulkton High School in 1945. She attended Northern State Teachers College where she received her teaching certificate. She taught in rural elementary schools in Faulk County for three years.
Joyce was united in marriage to Donald Arnold of Stanley, Iowa on June 1, 1948. Together, they farmed near Onaka, SD and raised four children. In 1985 they retired and moved to Faulkton. Don died on May 7, 1988.
Joyce was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota. She was active in LWML, and with all other congregational members participated in the care, growth and development of the Immanuel spiritual community. She was very aware of and grateful for her blessings, particularly the blessings of faith, family, friends, and country.
Joyce served on the Clark Township School Board, the Faulk County School Board, and the Faulk County Hospital Board when the county operated the hospital. She was a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Onaka, SD and a member of the VFW.
After Don’s death in 1988, Joyce traveled on several tour bus trips and enjoyed visiting her sisters in the Midwest. She had several significant excursions with her daughters and grandchildren which led to exaggerated memories that were blown out of proportion at family gatherings.
She was a member of the Faulkton Historical Society, involved in the restoration of the Pickler Mansion and a volunteer tour guide for 24 years. She took pride in her lawn, flowers, and the blooming lilac trees that bordered her property.
She enjoyed watching and participating in sports, was a member of the Lakeside Country Club, an avid golf fan. She bowled with the Tuesday afternoon bowling league. She was always up for playing board games or a card game with a flare of friendly competition. She loved the Minnesota Twins.
Survivors that have shared her life include her daughters and their spouses: Fran (Allen) Aden of Watertown and Gettysburg, Janene (John) Papendick of Aberdeen, and Danella (Brad) Paul of Faulkton; her sister, Elaine Thelen of Lakeview, Colorado; and all her nieces and nephews. Joyce loved her six grandchildren: Alisa, Hilary, Kate, Joe, Ben, and Jamie and 12 great grandchildren: Owen, Claire, Ethan, Dan, Mason, Sawyer, Bennett, Bellamy, Everett, Clara, Denton, Leo and another great grandson expected to arrive in August 2024.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Wallace; parents; four of her five siblings and their spouses: her brothers: Lowell, Gordon (Belva) Glanzman; Sisters: Arlene (Milton) Allbee, Evelyn (Donald) Maassen; her brother-in-law Alan Thelen.
Joyce’s positive approach to life, her steadiness and enthusiasm for learning, her faith and ability to listen without interruption or judgement will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Joyce's arrangements.
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My sweet Joyce, thank you for our laughs, conversations and just feeling like my grandma was there with me. Prayers to the family during this time.
Aunt Joyce was very special to me. So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and the love she gave you all.
Donna
In memory of Joyce, who seemed to do everything out of love, ambition and compassion. Blessed to be in a better place now.
My thoughts go out to the family that I grew up knowing, and that are my family today! Will always keep memories of Joyce.
Gob speed to you all!
Paul
Joyce was a wonderful lady. I remember her delicious caramel rolls that she would give me for my birthday, for the 13 years she was my mother in law. I will miss her yearly Christmas cards, with just a note to say hello. She was still nice to me, even tho she didn’t have to be. That’s just how wonderful she was! RIP dear lady. Hugs and my condolences to all of you. Love Jen
R.I.P. to my dear sweet neighbor lady. Enjoyed having Joyce living across the street. If we were ever both out in our yards, I would go across the street to her patio for a visit. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She now joins her two favorite men in her life, her husband Don and son Wally.
Sorry for your loss – hugs and prayers. Joyce will be missed. Cherish the memories!
Love, Jim & Kathy
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. What a fun, loving lady, who had a whole lot of love for her family! Cherish all the memories. I Deepest Sympathy,
I got to know Joyce better while quilting at the Lutheran Church. She was a sweet woman and lots of fun! She had a good long life full of many wonderful memories! Hug and prayers to her family!
So sorry for your family's loss.
The Arnold girls always looked sharp and showed up ready to play softball – no excuses. They were always there. I’m pretty sure Joyce had a lot to do with that. Joyce was also instrumental in the Onaka Diamond Jubilee effort and the book that chronicles Onaka’s history that we all still enjoy reading today. She was a very kind lady. Peace to you and your families – Fran, Janene, and Danella.