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Joyce Elizabeth Brooks (nee Freeman)

February 10, 2018

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Dec 1, 1924 - Feb 10, 2018
With great sadness, we announce that Joyce Brooks (nee Freeman) passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by her family on February 10, 2018.  Joyce was born on December 1, 1924 at Kings Daughters Hospital, Duncan BC and died at the great age of 93 years. 

Joyce was predeceased by her husband James "Jimmy" Brooks.  They were married on February 6, 1943 and would have just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.  She was a loving, caring and respected mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

She will be very sadly missed by her six children: Beverley (Brian Nicholson), Robert (Donna), Jackie (Phyllis), Jerry, Tommy and Eddy; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved to spend time with and share her stories with; and her friends within the community.

Joyce and Jimmy were very active with their cherished Morgan Horses,  showing them on the island and the mainland.  They were liked and loved within both the horse community and the Crofton community where Joyce was the last remaining founder of the Crofton Community Center. 

Joyce was an avid bowler (often bowling a 300 game) and a quilter right up to the end.  Her ability to grab onto life's daily pleasures helped to keep her young at heart.  She always had a smile on her face and was always ready to tell you a story.

A Memorial Tea will be held to celebrate Joyce's life on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1 pm at the Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave, Crofton BC. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a memorial donation to Diabetes Canada Suite 204 - 1009 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3Z6.



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