Obituary of Joyce Petrich

Joyce Ada (Raymond) Petrich, the daughter of Ross and Amy (Hakeman) Raymond was born on June 4, 1920 in Sanborn, IA. She lived the majority of her lifetime in Sanborn, IA and attended Sanborn Public School, graduating in 1937. On June 29, 1938, Joyce was united in marriage to F. Willis Petrich in Elk Point, SD. To this union five children were born: Ward, Bruce, Scott, Jan and Meg. Following their marriage, the couple farmed together and raised their family in the Sanborn area. Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. One of her main jobs on the family farm was canning all of the produce from Willis’s garden. She often helped Willis in his agriculture-related businesses. Joyce moved to Sisseton, SD to be closer to her daughters, and passed away there on Friday, July 19, 2013 at the age of 93. Joyce was a member of the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church where she served on several committees and enjoyed the church activities. Her family meant the world to her and she always had time to sit and listen for as long as you needed to talk. Joyce’s hobbies included bowling and playing cards. She was always grateful for the good friends in her life. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Ward (Cheryl) Petrich of Marco Island, FL, Bruce (Marj) Petrich of Hammett, ID, Scott (Norene) Petrich of Storm Lake, IA, Jan (Ed) Babcock of Lake City, SD and Meg (Gerard) Zach of New Effington, SD; 14 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; two sisters: Ruth Glazier of Sheldon, IA and Harriet Warnke of Sanborn, IA; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willis, in 1999, brothers: Merten, Lee, and Jay Raymond; two sisters: Faye Huibregtse and Fern Baldwin; daughter-in-law: Janice Petrich. In loving memory of Joyce A. Petrich Born ~ June 4, 1920 Died ~ July 19, 2013 Age ~ 93 years 1 month 15 days Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Sanborn, Iowa Clergy ~ Rev. Thomas A. Connors Pianist ~ Gayle Vander Woude Soloist ~ Joy Vander Werff Special Music “How Great Thou Art” “This Is The Day” Pallbearers Galen Beyer Lon Klever Phil Warnke Kirk Warnke Rex Raymond Mike Dummett Honorary Pallbearers Mark Glazier Ace Raymond Woody Graham Merle Vander Woude Ray Huibregtse Gayle Raymond Ushers Gary Japenga ~ Eric Rozeboom Interment Roseland Cemetery Sanborn, Iowa