Joyce Kathleen Goosen

Joyce Kathleen Goosen, oldest daughter of the late Herbert F. and Mary LaVerne (Attwood) Goosen, was born June 17, 1948 in Cole Camp, Missouri. As a young girl, Joyce attended Trinity Lutheran School in Jefferson City, MO. She transferred to the Iberia Public School System and then graduated in 1966 from Crocker High School. She attended University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO and in 1985, she graduated with a BSE degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Joyce’s faith was very important to her. As an infant, Joyce was christened at the Lutheran Church and as a child, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. While living in the Richland area, Joyce attended the Richland United Methodist Church and was currently attending church services and Bible Study at Sweet Springs Villa. Joyce did her best at everything she attempted. She worked as a library assistant and substitute teacher. At a young age Joyce worked diligently as a seamstress and presser for the family dry cleaners and laundry business at Crocker, Missouri. In her spare time, Joyce was very talented in writing poetry and drawing. She enjoyed making craft projects, playing games and listening to music. She was president of the Red Hat Society and Secretary of the Resident’s Council. She loved visiting with her family and friends. Joyce went home to be with her Lord at 9:49 a.m., Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the I-70 Community Hospital, of Sweet Springs, Missouri at the age of 61 years, 9 months and 17 days. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory three siblings: Linda McLean (Charles) of Buckner, MO, Danny Goosen (Meghan) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and David Goosen of Portland, Oregon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and her friends at Sweet Springs Villa Care Facility. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Ida (Frisch) Goosen and John L. and Idella (Henry) Attwood; and one niece: Kalen Clark. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Daniel Garcia officiating. Soloist and guitarist, Larry Henry sang “Amazing Grace”, “It is Well With My Soul” and “In the Sweet By and By”. Linda McLean shared special memories and thoughts of her sister Joyce. Serving as escorts were David Goosen, Aaron McLean, Nathan McLean, Charles McLean, Larry Henry, John Kullman and Clyde Jones. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland with Pastor Garcia reading the poem “I’m Free”. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joyce Goosen and may be sent to the Sweet Springs Villa Activity Fund at 518 East Marshall Street, Sweet Springs, Missouri 65351-9756.

Joyce Kathleen Goosen

June 17, 1948 - April 4, 2010