Birth date: Jul 14, 1939 Death date: Dec 14, 2013
Joy Louise Lalande was born on July 14, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to Walter and Florence (Ellor) Schultz. She passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 14, 2013, surrounded by family and friends, after battling pa Read Obituary
So sorry to hear about Joy. We knew each other from the time "Bobby" and Tim were in first grade. We shared a lot of fun social functions and school activities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will be missed by the community....she was really a great "gal". John and Kay Baricevic
I wrote this for my mother-in-law to give her at Christmas. Since she left us before I could give it to her, I wanted to share it on her tribute wall. Rest in peace, Mom.
Dear Mom,
As I'm sitting here writing this, I'm looking out the window at the bare trees and snow that is lining the roads and houses. It's the day you come home from the hospital to get ready for your journey. Although this is a journey you must go on your own, you know we all will be right by your side to send you home safely. I remember you once said that the thing you will miss the most will be not seeing the young ones grow up. I can't help but to think that where you are going you will have the best seat in the house. You, yourself, said you will come back as a guardian angel and I believe that to be true. After all, you have been our angel here on earth for all these years. You've always been there for us know matter what and helped with whatever we needed. In fact even before WE knew what we needed, you were already on the phone or at our door with whatever it was. You put so much love and care into your family. You never ceased to amaze us with your energy and organization in making things just right. I think about how you have accomplished so much with your hands over the years from feeding a whole shcool, to all the quilts and tole paintings you made for everyone. I will never forget the evening visits from you and Dad that started with Jeff and I looking out our window and once seeing your car knowing to put the coffee on.
Last night I couldn't sleep. I kept thinking of how life will be without you. I know they say it is the cycle of life, but it doesn't make it any easier. I know Dad will be alright. He has shown more strength than all of us put together however, he will miss you terribly. We will watch over him, as I'm sure you will do the same. Merry Christmas, Mom. I love you very much and always will. LaVonne.
