We Remember

WILLIAMSON, Joyce Eileen (née Gilpin)
July 23, 1929 — September 15, 2023
Joyce Williamson passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, at Hospice House, Kelowna, BC, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Harvey, on January 2, 1999. Joyce is survived by her sister, Audrey Gilpin (Toronto, ON), and predeceased by her parents, Horace & Elsie Gilpin, and three siblings, Kenneth, Grace & Glen.
Our dear friend Joyce was elegant, classic, and dignified. She loved to travel and wasn’t afraid to do so by herself, even at the age of 93! Joyce was independent and always had a plan. Yet, whenever changes came, she accepted them calmly, courageously, graciously… and, with a plan. Above all else, Joyce will be remembered for her faithfulness to Jehovah, her zeal, integrity, and reliability.
A Memorial service will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 625 Franklyn Rd, Kelowna, BC. For Zoom details, please email joycewmemorial@gmail.com.
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Service
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM
Location
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Joyce was a great example and a generous lovely lady. Joyce was hospitable and she loved her God. She will be missed. Till we see each other again in paradise.
Deepest sympathy on the loss of our dear sister. We have never met in person but she was a close friend of a close friend of mine and now reading about her life and zeal and zest that she lived her life with is truly touching. We will await the day when we will see her again in the paradise new world. Love from Debra-Ann – Kahnawake, Quebec
Joyce was a sincere blessing to the community and myself, as her former neighbor.
My sincere condolences to Joyce’s family and her beloved brothers and sisters. I count it a privilege to have been in that brotherhood for some thirty years. I first met Joyce and her husband Harvey in 1993. After Harvey died our dear sister Joyce never wavered. She was a woman of faith and devotion.
When joyce was invited to dinner she always brought something. She loved coming to my famous turkey dinners. At one gathering, she brought a beautiful salad. She forgot to take the bowl home with her. For twenty years thereafter, whenever we would see each other, At spiritual gatherings or social functions. We never ceased to laugh and mention the salad bowl. The last time I saw Joyce at one of our convention, she said with a smile as bright as the sun, “You know you can keep the bowl.” Knowing dear joyce she left the bowl on purpose. Every time I look at it. I think of our dear sister and her welcoming smile and her wonderfully modest attitude. Also her joy at being with her dear brothers and sisters at the Kingdom hall or elsewhere. Joyce had the wonderful hope of living in paradise. We know it’s just around the corner. We will welcome our beautiful sister back. And she will share her wonderful personality with all of her family on a global paradise forever and ever and ever.
May we be there to welcome our sister home.
I’m sure going to miss you Joyce. I loved and admired you very much. You were a go- getter in this system, I can only imagine how your energy level will be in the new world. Condolences to your family as well as all the brothers and sisters that you made good friends with. 🌹❤️🙏