Joyce Darleen Thies, 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on May 18, 2019.
A Memorial Service will be held this Friday, May 24th at 2:00 PM in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Joyce was born in Great Falls, July 14, 1934 to William and Lucy Klock. She graduated from Cascade High School and briefly attended Montana State University.
While working in Great Falls, Joyce met the love of her life. Henry (Hank) Thies.
After marrying him in May of 1954 she served beside him as a loving wife and mother of four children during his career in the Air Force.
She traveled with him to duty stations that included Japan, Germany and various locations in the United States.
When Hank retired in 1971, they brought their family home to Cascade, Montana. Joyce shared her talents throughout the years with family and friends.
Her children grew up with beautifully hand- decorated birthday cakes and cookies for school events.
Joyce also leant her sewing talents by creating outfits, costumes and repairs for her children and grandchildren.
In later years she helped with crafts making cards and pillows for volunteer organizations.
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