Larry Dale Joyce

Larry Dale Joyce March 23, 1936 " August 15, 2011 Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Larry Dale Joyce passed away peacefully on August 15, 2011 with Mary, his wife of 53 years at his side. Larry was born in Crosby, North Dakota on March 23, 1936, the oldest child of Patrick and Angeline Joyce. The family moved from North Dakota, to Washington and eventually settled in Fullerton where Larry attended St. Marys, Fullerton High School and Fullerton Community College. Larry met the love of his life, Mary through the Valedor Club at St. Marys Church in October of 1957. They married on June 14, 1958 and shared 53 years together, raising a family, and traveling the world. He is survived by his wife Mary, his seven children and their spouses Teresa (Brian), Cynthia (Nans), Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Kevin (Melanie) and Robert (Roslyn); seven grandchildren " Brian, Camille, Shane, Erin, Collin, Alex and Wyatt; his sisters Patricia Schade, Gloria Adams and Beverly Joyce- Suneson. He was preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Angeline Joyce, his sister Dolores (Dolly) Joyce and his brother Thomas Joyce. A Celebration of Life and a reception will be held on Friday August 26, 10AM at St. Julianas, 1316 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton, CA. Donations in memory of Larry Joyce can be made to the Orange County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.