Joyce Marjorie Watkins

Joyce Marjorie Watkins (82) was reunited with her soulmate 'Bobby',on 10/23/11. Her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Robert Earl Watkins, passed away in 2006. Joy died peacefully in her daughter's arms surrounded by her children.

She is survived by her children: Sharon Joyce 'Sherry Joy' Schefcick, Mary Ellen 'Bum' Stackhouse and twins Michael Robert Watkins and Patrick George Watkins; son-in-laws Donald Schefcick and Stewart 'Bud' Stackhouse; daughter-in-law Ellen Watkins; grandchildren Pat, Phil, Joe, Kim, Jerry, Becky, Heidi, Robby, Alyssa, Melissia and 14 great-grandchildren.

Joy lived life fully. Her family, country, and God were her center.

Blessed with a fabulous singing voice, she entertained troops thru the USO and later toured the NW performing duets with daughter Mary at VA hospitals and senior centers.

Joy and Bobby devoted decades to scouting. They started Cub Scout Pack 608 and taught others the joy of scoutng thru leadership training. They enjoyed roller skating and square dancing with Joy designing and sewing her own outfits. An avid reader she had an extensive library. Joy was an accomplished artist. She sketched, painted, sculpted, created jewelry and ceramics. But her passion was dolls. She not only collected them but made porcelain remembrance dolls under her trade name Joy-Mar. Many outfits for her dolls were sewn or croched by daughter Sherry.

Joy loved all of God's creatures, and adopted many. Cats, dogs, birds, fish, even a wandering tortoise 'Harold',a blind, lame duck 'Crackles' and a wild mustang 'Missy'.

Joy touched many lives and will very much be missed. We love you Mama, go dance with Daddy.

"When she was born - she cried

and the world rejoiced.

When she died - the world cried

and she rejoiced"

Arrangements under the direction of Caldwell's, Hennessey, Goetsch & McGee Funeral Home, Portland, OR.