Joyce Caldwell, of Middleton and Sauk Prairie, began her journey to be with her Lord on July 25, 2014, after combatting Parkinson’s disease for 25 years.
Her positive outlook on life earned her many friends, and helped greatly as she strove to live life fully. While still in the experimental stage she braved having deep brain stimulators inserted to enhance her quality of life.
Born on Sept. 18, 1939, the oldest child of the late Lyall and Gertrude (Eggum) Caldwell, her childhood was spent on the rich farmland of the Arlington Prairie.
One of Joyce’s favorite activities was traveling and she was pleased to have traveled to all 50 states. She enjoyed the company of others: in active ways like dancing or bowling in her youth or more recently card games or Scrabble.
Joyce earned her associate’s degree from (the former) Milwaukee Area Technical College and became an insurance underwriter.
Left behind to cherish the memories of happy times are: her son, Clarey Busse, Mazomanie; daughters, Susan (Allan) Betcher, Luray, Va., and Lisa (Michael) Henriksen, of St. Charles, Ill.; grandchildren, Nathan Betcher (fiancée Heather Hussain), Amy Betcher, Tyler Henriksen and Kylie Henriksen; brother, James (Julie) Caldwell; and sister, Judy (Robert) Hughes; plus her nieces and nephews.
She served as the council secretary, LCW officer, and SCS teacher for St. John’s Lutheran in Prairie du Sac and most recently has enjoyed the beautiful music offered during worship at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
Joyce has been blessed by the kind, adept care given by Selenge Dovdon, who proved much assistance and encouragement.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, with the Roger Eigenfeld officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Middleton Outreach Ministry, 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI 53562, or the UW Foundation – Parkinson’s Research, 1848 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726, are suggested.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service, Sun Prairie, is assisting the family.
Joyce could sweep away the clouds and make sunshine with her positive slant on life.
