DeBruin, Joyce Marie

1929 - 2017  (88 years)    Has 62 ancestors and 9 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	DeBruin, Joyce Marie  [1, 2]
  Born	31 May 1929	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Education - High School	1947	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [3]
  St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947
  Died	31 Dec 2017	Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	2 Jan 2018
  APC
  Kaukauna - Joyce M. Bouressa, age 88, of Kaukauna, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at the Country Villa in Freedom, where she resided the last four years. She was born in Little Chute on May 31, 1929, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Vandenberg) De Bruin. Joyce married Donald "Shy" Bouressa and together they had four children. Joyce was well known for making bread and buns and giving them to anyone who would take them. She also made suckers and donated them by the hundreds to local benefits. Joyce literally gave the coat off her back to someone in need. She was the definition of love. Joyce could often be seen driving her blue scooter around town. She loved to sing and was devoted to her Lord and Savior. She would often lead the rosary at the Country Villa. Joyce's children were her life, and her grandchildren her pride and joy. She loved taking her grandkids to the Santa Claus parades and having them over for sleepovers. Joyce was the family taxi driver and her home always had an open door, everyone was welcome at all times. Joyce's loving nature, huge heart and quick wit will be truly missed. Joyce is survived by her children: Kim (Lee) Weyenberg, Ken (Debbie) Bouressa, Frank (Chris) Bouressa, and Kay (Mark) Hartzheim; grandchildren: Sara (David) Nejat-Bina, Wendy (Craig) Vander Zanden, Angela Weyenberg, Kari (Phil Taylor) Bouressa, Tyler (Rachel) Bouressa, Nick (Ellie) Bouressa, Jennifer (Greg) Van Elzen, Dr. Brett Peters, Tony (Emma) Bouressa, Molly (Adam) Van Zeeland, Lucy (Nathan) Werley, Becky Bouressa, Donny Bouressa, Luke (Maria) Hartzheim, Jake (Ashley) Hartzheim, and Jon Hartzheim; great grandchildren: Adam, Abby, Ava, Aliyah, Laila, Roman, Grace, Kennedy, Evan, Natalie, Crosby, Nora, Isla, Abby, Kylie, Lexi, Jackson, Will, Sammy, Paige, Henry, Josie, Reese, and Riley; a brother, Jim (Dolores) De Bruin; brothers and sisters-in-law: Carol De Bruin, Joyce "Eck" Van Grinsven, and Joseph "Tiner" (Donna) Bouressa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Shy" Bouressa; parents, Frank and Agnes De Bruin; grandson, Patrick Weyenberg; great granddaughter, Macy Van Zeeland; sister, Betty (Joseph) Peerenboom; brother, Thomas De Bruin; brothers and sister-in-law: Laverne (Robert) Kaufman and Lawrence "Pug" Van Grinsven. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating and assisted by Deacon Gary Vanness. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Joyce's name. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. The Bouressa family would like to extend a special thank you to Sandra, Tina, Gina, Tammy, Kim, Trina and Ken at the Country Villa and the entire care team for all of their love, compassion and care. Also a thank you to Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care given to Joyce. "Always stay as nice as you are this day….So long" Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 2, 2018
  Buried	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I86357	1FamilyTree | JulieGonnering112641, NancyGeister131697
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2018

  
  

  Father	DeBruin, Frank Henry,   b. 14 May 1905, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 7 Oct 1987, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 82 years)
  Mother	Vandenberg, Agnes,   b. 5 Jun 1905, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 12 Jan 1973, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Family ID	F27836	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bouressa, Donald Joseph "Shy",   b. 26 May 1927, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 20 Nov 2000, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Married	Aft 1947
  Children	+ 1. Bouressa, Frank   2. Bouressa, Kim,   b. 10 Sep 1953, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 14 Dec 2018, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 65 years)   3. Bouressa, Ken + 4. Bouressa, Kay Ann
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2018
  Family ID	F27853	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 31 May 1929 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1947 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 31 Dec 2017 - Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  [S31] Gedcom Import from VandenbergFromTomDuescher.FTW. [S7] Gedcom import from JohnVDBandMarySas20040508fromTomDuescher.FTW. [S1338] St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947. 86357 - St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947