Joyce Kane
June 9, 1928 ~ August 21, 2013
Joyce Kane, 85, of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Avera Maryhouse, Pierre.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Joyce Blanche Voeltz was born on June 9th, 1928 in Gettysburg to Albert W. and Blanche (Stambach) Voeltz. Joyce was the oldest of seven children. She attended school in Gettysburg, graduating from Gettysburg High School. Joyce spent her entire life in Gettysburg and loved her hometown.
Shortly after graduating from high school, Joyce met a young soldier in an army uniform that she thought was the most handsome man she had ever seen. This U.S. soldier ended up being the love of her life. Joyce and Jim were married on August 25, 1947 and spent a lifetime together raising their family of six children.
Joyce spent her entire life caring for her family and doing for others. She filled many volunteer positions throughout the community such as being a 4-H leader, den mother for the cub scouts, a Boy Scout leader and countless other activities that her children were involved in.
Joyce had a green thumb and grew marvelous gardens and a yard full of flowers. She was an avid reader, reading hundreds of books from the Potter County Library. She was an extremely talented seamstress and was responsible for the clothes that many Gettysburg children wore for many years. Those closest to Joyce will tell you that she was as close to a self educated medical professional as you could find.
One of the best times in Joyce’s life was when she and Jim owned and operated the Eastside Drive Inn. Many young people from the Gettysburg area will tell you they learned a lot about working from Joyce and of course that is where they earned their first income as an employee.
Joyce and Jim also enjoyed their square dancing club and attended many square dances around the area. As Joyce said, it was a lot of fun and good exercise too.
Joyce was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and it was her strong faith that helped her through the many hardships she encountered in her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Marcie (Bill Dezeeuw) of Holland, MN and Stephanie (Michael Sanders) of Gettysburg; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother Bob Dean Voeltz (Helga) of Pierre, SD; sister Lana (Anthony Frederick) of Yankton, SD; brother Terry L. Voeltz (Jane) of Aberdeen, SD; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Mark, daughter Kathleen, son Rikki, son Jimmy, sister LaVonne, brother Darrell, brother Marlo and his wife Shirley.
Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church building fund of Gettysburg, SD.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements.View current weather.
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To Stephanie and family of Joyce. We are sad to hear of her passing, but also joyful that she is out of pain. We had so many wonderful years enjoying her conversation at the coffee table. She had a true passion for a job well done and made sure it was in every way..She will always be remembered in that way to me. Shirlee and Staff at GNG..
To the family of Joyce B. Kane,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,
May your memories of Joyce carry you through these days. She touched many people in the years at Gettysburg. May God bless all of you and keep you in his care. Loni and Ben Shoup
My thoughts go out to Joyce’s family. I worked at the Eastside Drive-In through out high school and have MANY fond memories of working there and of Joyce.
Stephanie, so very sorry of the loss of your mom.. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers..Take care…
It’s impossible for me to tell a story about growing up in Gettysburg without mentioning a story about Joyce Kane and the Eastside Drive In crew. Thank you Joyce for developing in me a strong work ethic and the life lessons taught. I still know the words to every Glenn Miller and Boxcar Willie song!
My prayers to Marcie’s and Stephanie’s family in this time of loss. The Gettysburg community has lost one of its most memorable characters. God bless you all!
Oh Grandma you were loved more than you will ever know. I will miss our visits together and cherish those that we did have in my heart forever.
Sorry for your loss, Steph and family. My thoughts are with you.