Patterson, Joyce

1923 - 2016  (93 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Patterson, Joyce
  Born	25 Feb 1923
  Gender	Female
  Died	29 Nov 2016	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	12 Dec 2016
  APC
  Joyce M. Donaldson, 93, a long-time resident of Fifield, Spirit, and Appleton, died on Tuesday, November 29th at the Renaissance in Appleton. Born on February 25, 1923 in the family home near Fifield, Joyce was the fifth of eight children born to Alexander and Laura Patterson. She graduated as salutatorian from Fifield High School in 1940. While working and attending business school in Eau Claire, Joyce and her younger sister, Jeannie, attended evangelistic meetings and both received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The two sisters then attended Northwestern Bible School in Minneapolis (now the University of Northwestern). In 1949, while working in Phillips, Joyce met Gordon Donaldson. On June 10, 1950, they were married in Ogema Baptist Church. Joyce chose to stay at home to raise their five children and support Gordon as he ran Donaldson's General Merchandise in Ogema. Later, they opened their home to many foster children and two boys joined the family through adoption. Throughout her life, Joyce was known for her sweet and loving spirit and her devotion to the Lord Jesus and her family. Even in her last years, she did not change. Joyce finished her earthly life demonstrating the perfect peace and contentment only Christ can give. She is survived by her children, Gary (Cathie), Dudley (Inge), Bethel, Janis (Jim) Robertson, Grace, Buddy, and Ralph. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her sisters, Dorothy, Martha, Lorraine, and Jeannie; her brothers, Linton, Wilson, and James; her grandson, Joshua; and her great grandsons, Daniel and Harrison. A memorial service for Joyce Donaldson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Valley Baptist Church, 3600 N. Chippewa Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Dec. 15, 2016
  Reference Number	3318
  Person ID	I338034	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	25 Aug 2018

  
  

  Father	Patterson, Alex,   b. 13 May 1893,   d. 31 Jan 1985  (Age 91 years)
  Mother	Warren, Laura Elizabeth,   b. 5 Jan 1898,   d. 17 Jan 1966  (Age 68 years)
  Family ID	F203620	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Donaldson, Gordon,   b. 1 Jul 1916,   d. 26 Jan 2009, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 92 years)
  Married	10 Jun 1950
  Last Modified	15 Dec 2016
  Family ID	F213091	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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