Obituary for Joyce Leu

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Dear Rich and family: Wendy and I are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. We met Rich and Joyce during my term as president of the Minneaota Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS) at the national conference. We continued to meet as Rich and Joyce were the delegates from Iowa on several occasions to the MSPS meetings. Then Rich and Joyce helped us install the Initial Point wayside near New Albin Iowa. All the pictures that Joyce took of those days now have a more special significance. Rich, please accept our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. Ed and Wendy Otto

I grew up down the road from the Kurtz family and want to extend my sympathy to all her family members. That's when there was always something going on up and down the road; it was sometimes the school bus, or CCD, or lots of other thing. Joyce came to Dad's wake. I appreciated that. She's gone too soon.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. She was always a pleasure to see and visit with at the historical sites and with Rich at the surveyor society functions. She will truly be missed.

Dear Richard, I met you and Joyce at the Initial Point dedication which turn out to be a perfect day. I remember Joyce was dressed in her Grandmother outfit and looked very gracious and authentic. I will never forget that day and with that will never forget you & Joyce. I and Teresa send you only good thoughts and deepest sympathy. Dick Walter Houston County Surveyor

Rich, Ben and Breteton/Kurtz Families.... I am so saddened to hear of Joyce's passing. Joyce was always filled with laughter and stories which I always enjoyed at our many Brereton family reunions. So many reunions over the years, and each one has the same memory for me. It is the laughter coming from the corner where Joyce and Aunt Jean would be together. Their laughter would fill the basketball court, or the church basement or the park shelter house, it is her laughter that I will treasure in heart. Family, memories of laughter and good times, may these help you through this hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you all. Debbie

Rich and Family, It saddens me to know that someone so special is no longer with us in body, but our memories and the spirit of Joyce will always remain. She is and will be greatly missed. I remember how often someone would present a question at work about something odd or not really a current event, but there was always "I'll call Joyce, she will know" answer from Rich, and sure enough Joyce always knew. She was a continuious sorce of information. I will miss her but I am glad that she is no longer in any pain. Stay in touch and my thoughts are with you. Bonnie

Joyce, You were someone close to me. I saw you almost every week for almost three years. I miss the talks that we would have. I miss seeing you and all of your things. The stories that you shared and the love that you showed. Joyce you are a caring person and will always be one. I can't wait to see you when it is my time to pass. I know that you are looking down on all of us. The tears that I have been shedding will soon pass. I will be thinking of you and I will keep my little Geo going forward and to learn as much as he can. Joye your a good friend, listener and I will always miss you, Shayla

First I want to thank all who have shown support, prayed, and have shared memories. It means a lot to us (Rich, Ben, Kerri, Elizabeth, and Kristen). I will never forget the day I met Joyce. I was dating Ben (c. summer of 1991). We went out to dinner and I was so nervous. My nerves subsided quickly when Joyce welcomed me immediately, sharing laughter over Ben-isms. She loved her family and welcomed me into it. Unknown to me at the time, she whispered to Rich that evening, "Get used to Kerri, she's the one for Ben." She told me this years later and it warmed my heart to know SHE knew well before even Ben and I knew. I love you Joyce and will miss you every day. Thanks for all you gave to me. Your unconditional love, excellent recipes, realistic advice, and unending care for your granddaughters. Kerri

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful lady and we were so happy to have known her. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones. May God be with all of you during this time. Sending our love!

Joyce and I became friends after I got to know her via business: she used to type dictation for me and later managed my psychiatry office in Fairfield while she also served as secretary at St Mary's. She was a real gem: intelligent, always quick witted and funny but also knew when to be serious. She endured more medical interventions in the last 16 months or so than I think I would want to do but as always, managed to maintain her incredible sense of humor. I will miss her but hope to keep in touch with Rich, who was and is a one of kind match for a very special person.

Joyce, you have brought many many blessings to the world and to me as a friend. Always teaching, sharing, and always looking for the good. You will be missed. Words can't express the privilege it was for me to know you. Rest in Peace.

Rich, Ben, Kerri and the girls, Just wanted to say how much we are thinking about you guys and keeping you in our prayers everyday. Love Mik

Condolences to Rich and family. A couple is blessed when they can share lots of interests and experiences. Joyce and Rich did a lot of traveling to surveying events together. I'm sure they went other places too but that's where I saw them. Those times must seem more worthwhile now than ever. Our thoughts are with the Leu family.

Dear Rich, Benjamin, & Lucille,and family So sorry my heartfelt sympathy regarding the passing of Joyce. We shared a friendship and laughter when I lived in Fairfield.

Rich, John and I just read about Joyce's passing, and want to express our condolences. I don't know if you remember us or not, but John worked at the Fairfield Ledger, and Joyce and I went to school together at Ottumwa Heights. Joyce and I used to ride together to Ottumwa, and always enjoyed each others' company. Her sense of humor was always razor-sharp! Condolences also to Ben and his family. Those two granddaughters are going to miss Joyce, I'm sure. Sincerely, Patty Kennedy (and John)