Joyce Winn, age 75 of Underwood, ND went peacefully to be with her Lord on January 21, 2011 at Prairieview Nursing Home in Underwood.
A graveside service will be held at the Coleharbor Cemetery later this spring with Pastor Barry Zietz officiating.
Joyce was born on June 20,1935 in Wisconsin to George and Pauline Bilderback. As a youth, she moved to Underwood, ND where she attended the Underwood Public School. Joyce married Edward Boschee on December 20,1954 at the Augustana Lutheran church in Underwood. They moved to Bismarck where Joyce was employed with St. Alexius Hospital in the surgical department for many years. Edward and Joyce gave birth to three children, Reed, LaNet, and Audrey. Edward passed away on November 30, 1969. Joyce then married Willis Winn in August of 1974. They made their home on a farm near Coleharbor where they farmed until retirement. Some of her favorite pastimes were jigsaw puzzles, cards, and bingo. Joyce loved to sew and knit and was an avid reader of books. Her greatest love was for her children and grandchildren. She cherished every moment they spent together. She will be remembered for her kindness and her sense of humor shared with friends.
Joyce is survived by her children, Reed (Barbara) Boschee of Bismarck, LaNet (Richard) Ness of Jamestown, & Audrey (Barry) Zietz of Underwood; ten grandchildren & seven great grandchildren; eight step-children, Marjorie Schreiner, Marilyn Aldinger, Marlis Patrick, Marie Lewis, Mary Sagert, Willis Winn, Douglas Winn, & Marvel Molina; and one sister, Phillis Denault of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouses (Edward Boschee and Willis Winn), two grandchildren (Jessica Zietz and Jason Zietz), & one great grandchild (Melody Zietz).