Joyce Andrene Mendenhall Belisle, of Rexford, Montana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born to Oliver and Frances Hutchison on July 28, 1935, on their family farm in Waynewright, Alberta, Canada. In October of 1955, she was married to Donald Wayne Mendenhall from Battle Ground, Washington. She worked as a secretary for the state of Washington and also was a checker for Olson's Food Stores. Joyce and Don enjoyed sailing in the San Juan Islands with their children. She was a great first-mate. They raised five children together, living in Kenmore, Washington until Don's passing in 1986. Joyce later married Greg Belisle from 1999-2017 and relocated to the West Kootenai, south of the Canadian border in Rexford, Montana.
Joyce was actively involved with her church and she impacted her family and friends by living each day through the strength, wisdom and spirit of Jesus Christ. Energetic, courageous, beautiful and a faithful servant, she extended Christ's love to all. A true patriot, she proudly exercised her civic duties for the country she loved.
She is survived by her sister Christina Moore; she and Don's children, Linda Larkin (Steve); David Mendenhall (Gina); Susan Pringle (Scott); Dan Mendenhall (Kristen); Jeff Mendenhall (Carrie); 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the West Kootenai Community Church, 5910 West Kootenai Road, Rexford, MT at 11:00 am. Reception to follow.
A Funeral and Celebration of Life is also planned for Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle WA and a graveside memorial at 2:00 pm. A catered reception will follow from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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