Joyce Elaine King, daughter of Bernard and Esther (Iverson) Isakson, was born on June 24, 1934, in Estherville, Iowa. She died on January 19, 2025, in Estherville at the age of 90 years.
She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church south of Gruver and confirmed at Estherville Lutheran Church. Joyce attended country school and then graduated from Estherville High School.
On May 25, 1951, Joyce was united in marriage to Dale King. They were blessed with four children: Dan, Tim, Brenda and Mark.
Joyce was a member of Estherville Lutheran Church and ELCW. She served on various boards at church and was a circle leader for many years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and teasing the grandchildren.
She is survived by her children; Brenda (Gordon) Juhl and Mark (Lori) King, all of Estherville; daughter-in-law, Aletha King of Cylinder.; ten grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mona King; friend, Arvin Juhl; and many nieces and nephews.
She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Dale; sons, Dan and Tim (Julie), parents, Bernard and Esther (Iverson) Isakson, brother, Leon (Marilyn), sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Tom) Frazer and Betty (Don) Kafer, and brothers-in-law, Wayne King and Gary (Judy) King.
She lived for her family and is now with her Lord.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Estherville Lutheran Church.
Jan 23
Visitation
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel-Estherville
401 North 7th Street
ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
Jan 24
Service
Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30AM
Estherville Lutheran Church
208 N. 8th St.
ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
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