Joyce Gladys Jackson
June 12, 1947 – October 16, 2023
Joyce peacefully passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. Joyce will be loving remembered by her husband Bert of 55 years.
Joyce grew up on a dairy farm near Aberdeen to parents Charlie and Gladys Wiebe. After being baptized and graduating from Aberdeen High School, she entered nursing training in Saskatoon at City Hospital graduating in 1968. Bert and Joyce started married life on April 13, 1968. She continued to pursue her education with a public health diploma and achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1991. She continued to take great pride in her work throughout her life.
Joyce and Bert were blessed with two children: Ryan arriving in 1974 and Shannon in 1977. Joyce had a servant heart; working on numerous care-home boards, she held the role of Chair on the Menno Home board and served in her church on the council for many years. She was the health nurse for the staff at City Hospital before working 24 years at Correctional Services Canada -Prairies. Over the years Joyce and Bert shared a passion for family life at Waskesiu Lake, sharing many fond memories over weiner roasts, boat rides, picnics and fishing. In her retirement with numerous health concerns, Joyce continued to enjoy community through Forest Grove Community Church and the women’s groups. A theme throughout Joyce’s life was the care and compassion she shared in serving others and by giving of herself and living out her faith and hope.
Bert cared for Joyce faithfully through her declining mobility and health, Joyce passed away held by the kindness and prayers of dear friends and under the care of Dr. Spelay and the compassionate care of St. Paul Hospital Unit 5. The family is profoundly grateful.
She is survived by her husband Bert; children Ryan Jackson (Marnie), Shannon Boller (Manfred); grandchildren Katie, Andrew, Iain, Hannah, Rebekah and Matthias; siblings Robert Wiebe, Marlene (Mark) Nicholas, Lawrence (Bernice) Wiebe, Florence (Scott) Krienke, Majorie Elsner and Donna Pearson. She was predeceased by parents Charles and Gladys Wiebe, Norman and Jesse Jackson, in-laws Ted and Mirriam Jackson, Rick Pearson, and nieces Erin Nicholas and Joanne Wiebe.
She is loved and celebrated by numerous nieces and nephews and their children of the Wiebe and Jackson family.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Forest Grove Community Church, Saskatoon, SK.
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Donations in Memoriam may be made to Matthew Training Centre – Multiply.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
6 Comments
Condolences and prayers to the Jackson and Wiebe family.Many fond memories in our younger years on the farms. God Bless all.
Joyce hasn’t changed. I would recognized on the street.
She was kind, and caring. I can still hear her special laugh.
Losing a loved one is never easy. I lost my Roger , it will be 4 years in February already.
A piece of your heart was lost that day, but Joyce replaced it with hers, filled with 55 years of wonderful memories.
Please except my deepest sympathies. And God will guide you and give you strength each coming day.
Prayers, hugs ❤️ sent your way.
Paulette
Joyce was a special friend who I loved to spend time with! Her care for others and her love for her family always shone threw. We laughed a lot whenever we were together! She will always hold a special place in my heart and I look forward to meeting her in heaven! Our condolences to Bert, Ryan, Shannon and your whole family. May God grant you His peace and comfort as you walk this path until you meet again!
Sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing.
Memories for me began at Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing. In more recent years, Joyce was a faithful attendee of nursing reunions. She had a listening ear and was often involved in group conversations ,being the life of the party. Her laugh was infectious.
Joyce will be missed.
Mr. Jackson, Ryan and Shannon, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jackson’s passing! My heart aches for you all but I am glad she is safe in the arms of Jesus.
It didnt matter that I hadn’t seen her for years she always came up to me and encouraged me and was just so caring. My fondest memories are of seeing her during basketball and sleepovers. I will miss not seeing her at church when I am at home. I wish I could be there Saturday to give you a big hug Shannon but know that I am thinking and praying for you all. I mourn with you.❤️
So sorry to hear of Joyce passing. Our condolences to you Bert, Ryan, Shannon and families. We still remember all the times we watched our children play basketball and track together. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that Joyce is in heaven and without pain. Blessings to all.
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