Joyce C. James

Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on November 12, 1926
Departed on August 28, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Joyce James, 83, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, died at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Saturday, August 28, 2010. Services: 3 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Jim Langley. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm and Thursday from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the chapel.

Survivors include her children, Lynda Galiher of Cedar Rapids, Jill (Jim) Hidinger of Shellsburg, and Paul James of Shueyville; brothers, Ricard Fryrear (Don Berg) of Oak Park, IL and Robert (Jean) Fryrear of Madison, CT; granddaughters, Rachel Farrell and Heather Losch; great grandchildren, Ashley Farrell-Vasquez, Nick Parsons, Lexi Melsha, Phoenix Farrell, Noah and Eden Losch, and great great grandchildren, Macy Farrell and Madaxx Vasquez. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank James; her parents; and infant son, Dennis James.

Joyce was born November 12, 1926 in Cedar Rapids to loving parents, Robert and Mabel Fryrear. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1944 and married Frank James at Westminster Presbyterian Church on December 14, 1946. Joyce’s career as an Executive Secretary began at Boy Scouts of America and culminated with her retirement from Souvenir Pen and Pencil Company. While she enjoyed her professional career immensely, Joyce’s true calling was that of a devoted wife, mother, and friend.

Joyce enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She especially delighted in her grandchildren, fondly referring to them as her “stair steps”. She will be sorely missed by her family, and those that knew the generosity of her heart.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Iowa Hospice or the Cedar Rapids Humane Society.

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