Joyce Ann (Weaver) Lutz, age 87, of Urbandale, IA, passed to her eternal home on Friday, November 26, 2021. On March 15, 1934, she was born in Pleasant Hill, OH, to the late Martha & Archie Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred Lee ‘Red’ Weaver and Irvin Forest Weaver. Joyce was married for 47 years to the late Orville “Jay” Lutz. Beloved mother to Jayne Anne Marion (Greg), Jeanette Christine Annin (Steve), Janelle Jae Lutz (Chuck), Jeffrey John Lutz, and Janine Renee Lutz; devoted grandmother to Zachary Jay Johnson (Chelsey), and aunt to many nieces and one nephew.
Joyce retired with 43 years from USWest in 1996. She kept busy working at J. C. Penney’s & Menards. Joyce had a youthful spirit, and her family was the most important part of her life. Joyce will be remembered for her love to entertain, being a great cook and baker, love to decorate her homes, loved music— both singing and playing the piano. She was a woman with a strong faith in God. She was fun-loving, enjoyed antiquing & shopping, and loved her beautiful Boxers!
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Suncrest Hospice or Mid Iowa Boxer Rescue.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joyce’s life on Friday, December 3, 2021, with visitation at 10:00 am and the service at 11:00 am at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel, followed by interment at Resthaven Cemetery. A light lunch will be served.
