Joyce E. Steckmyer

Joyce E. Steckmyer, 88, of Grand Island and Central City passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Country House Residence in Grand Island. To honor Joyce’s wishes, cremation was chosen. Celebration of Life services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Primrose Retirement Community Chapel. Pastor Jay Towell will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. She was born on September 6, 1927 in North Dakota, second daughter of Perry and Ella Enger. Following her graduation from Hudson, SD High School she continued her education and graduated from Grand Island Business School. On May 20, 1949 she married Jean Steckmyer of Grand Island. They farmed near Chapman for about 10 years. During this time, Joyce began her employment with First National Bank in Grand Island. When the bank later opened the first drive-through branch in the area, she was selected to be its manager. In 1965, Jean and Joyce moved to Central City, where they had opened the NAPA store. Joyce also worked at the Central Bank. They became active members of the community and served in the Presbyterian Church there for many years. After retiring, they traveled extensively, and lived in Texas before returning to Nebraska. Joyce was known for her tireless service to others and for her creativity. She served as a hospital volunteer, Sunday School teacher, Circle leader, and in many other capacities. She enjoyed painting, reading, and playing bridge; she loved dancing and interior decoration, and learned to play tennis while in her sixties! Even though she suffered ill health in later years, Joyce will be remembered as one who enjoyed interacting with people from all walks of life, and who maintained a zest for life to the very end. Jean and Joyce lived the last of their 67 years together at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jean of Grand Island; daughter, Sharyn and husband David Curtis of Kalispell, MT; grandsons, Adam Curtis of Salt Lake City, Utah , Aaron and wife Alison Curtis of St. Paul, MN; daughter –in-law, Cheryl Brandes of Issaquah, WA, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Steven C. Steckmyer, and sister LaVonne. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Carla Dysert Foundation through Primrose. Information is available, and donations can be made online at www.carladysertfoundation.org. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 523, Aberdeen SD 57402, or left with Primrose office staff in Grand Island.

Joyce E. Steckmyer

September 6, 1927 - June 15, 2016

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September 6, 1927 - June 15, 2016

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