Joyce Ione Stevens

Joyce Ione Stevens passed away on November 16, 2015, in Gresham, Oregon. Joyce was born on January 21, 1936, in Portland, Oregon, to her parents: Archie and Florence Dowty. She was the youngest of six siblings. Joyce graduated from Franklin High School in 1954.

In 1955, Joyce married the love of her life, Levi Stevens. They were married until his passing in 2009.

Joyce made a career for herself at the Pendleton Woolen Mill, where she worked in the mailroom. She retired in 2012 after 57 years with the company.

Joyce was an avid world traveler: she and her husband made many memorable trips together to exotic destinations including Egypt, China, Australia and New Zealand. Joyce also made a very memorable trip to the Kennedy Space Center, where she got caught in the middle of a hurricane with the rising waters! Joyce also enjoyed trips to the casinos, going to the gym, at the time she spent at the Senior Center.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Stevens; and by her two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Doris Cruikshank, as well as several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Angie.

A Celebration of Life in Joyce’s honor will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 from 1-3 pm at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Joyce’s name can be made to the Multnomah county Animal Shelter.