Joyce Olwyn Muirhead Joyce Olwyn Muirhead (Davies) born on March 12, 1921, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2011 with her family at her side after a short battle with cancer. Her sense of humour, boundless energy, and beautiful flower garden will be missed by her many friends and neighbors in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Joyce loved gardening, writing poetry and baking bread. She was extremely proud of her family and was a valued member of the community, earning the Palm Leaf recognition, the highest award given from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Predeceased by her parents, William and Emma; sisters, Isla and Alice; brothers, Owen, Kenny and Bob; her husband, Jack; her son, Owen and her son-in-law, Wally Sandhoff. She will forever be remembered by her children: Sharon Sandhoff, Carol (Sam) Cozac, Jack (Lorri) Muirhead, Kathleen Muirhead (Dale Paul), Gayleen (Ron) Roelfsema; grandchildren Cody and Kelsey Muirhead, Vaughn Muirhead, Walter and Shannon Sandhoff, Tara (Donovan) Kreutzer, Chris (Kayla) Cozac, Lindsey, Jesse, and Jordan Muirhead, Joseph and Leah Paul, Kyle (Stephanie), Jordi, Callie and Mitch Roelfsema; great-granddaughters, Sky Sandhoff, Annalaine and Ayaella Kreutzer and great-grandsons Park Roelfsema and Sawyer Cozac,; as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service to follow in the summer of 2012 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #60, Estevan. A poem for our mom Joyce: A Little Red Lipstick You were an actress You were a model You were an artist You were a poet But most of all You were a Mother Who cobbled together A Life for her six children With two sticks Bits of string A little magic Lots of Hope and Unconditional Love Perseverance, Strength and Will Like the Earth had never seen And taught us that All we really needed to face the world was Pride, Warm homemade bread with butter And a little red Lipstick A wise woman once told me You reap what you have sown So now look, wise woman And see what you have sown ... Move forward gently and Reap what you have sown And when we see you again On the other side We expect to be greeted By a big red lipstick kiss And a slice of warm homemade bread and butter (I get the crust!) Heartland Funeral Services Ltd, Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610
