Joyce Ilene Spilde

Joyce Ilene Pease was born February 25, 1937 in Flint, Michigan to Ersyl and Lester Pease. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and older brothers, Robert and Walter Pease.

The family followed Lester's parents to Oregon, settling in the Happy Hollow area of Yankton near St Helens Oregon.

Joyce graduated from St Helens High School on June 6, 1955. 6 days later, on June 12, 1955, she married Glen Van Ortwick in the St Helens Methodist Church where she later taught Sunday school.

Joyce worked in the accounts receivable department at Montgomery Ward until after daughters Wanda and Teri were born. Third daughter, Lori was born in 1960.

The family moved to Hillsboro, Oregon in 1967. Joyce joined the United Methodist Church where she continued to teach Sunday school.

Once all three girls were in school, Joyce took a part time position working in the kitchen at Mooberry Elementary school, later she volunteered at Tuality Hospital for many years.

Joyce and Glen later purchased Glen's employer, Allen's Radiator Shop, Joyce became the weekly bookkeeper.

Joyce loved to play games, especially card games, Canasta was a lifelong favorite. She taught her daughters to play almost before they could hold the cards. There were many evenings at the house with friends and family playing games and laughing.

Joyce loved the beach and traveling, camping at Cape Lookout near Tillamook or Ft Stevens near Astoria. They drove from the tip of the Olympic Peninsula to Crescent City CA. From Cape Lookout to Mt Rushmore. They once took a train to Yuma, AZ to spend Christmas with her "snowbird" parents.

By 1983 all three girls were married and the grand babies were joining the family at regular intervals. JP, Katie, Cory, Aimee, Chuck, Kevin, Nikki and Christopher. Joyce had always wanted a son but found that 4 grandsons were just as good, maybe better.

In March of 1986, Glen was injured and passed away.

Church activities brought her to meet Duan Spilde. Joyce and Duan were married on September 5, 1987 at the Beaverton Four Square Church. Duan added 2 additional children to Joyce's flock, Katrin and Eddie.

Joyce continued to manage the shop until the failing repair market forced her to close.

Joyce and Duan enjoyed traveling twice to Israel, Canada's east and west coast, Branson, MO, Rome to see the Vatican and a church sponsored camp in Mexico were among their favorite places.

1997 brought the first great grandchild, Keylie. Joyce was overjoyed. Then came Alivia, Ev, Sophie, Lala, Sebby, Elias, Amelia and Jackson.

In 2022 due to falls and injuries first, Duan and then Joyce required medical care including hospitalization and rehab. Duan was able to return home, Joyce moved to the Cornell Estates Assisted Living in Hillsboro. A year later, Duan moved there as well.

Due to failing health, Joyce passed away on Friday September 6, 2024, at the age of 87.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 38 years, Duan Spilde, Daughter Wanda Van Ortwick, Teri Mannen (Greg), Lori Cooper (Bill), Eddie Spilde (Heather) and Katrin Spilde.

Grandchildren: JP LaVoie (Erin), Katie Mannen, Cory Mannen (Sara),
Aimee Yago (Richard), Chuck Mannen (Sheena), Kevin, Nikky, Chris, Cooper, Christian, Zack, Dyllan, Connor Kaitlyn, Kevin, Kyle Spilde and Adrianna Kauffman.

Great-Grandchildren: Keylie, Alivia & Ev LaVoie, Sebby & Elias Yago, Sophie & Lala Mannen, Amelia & Jackson Mannen.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday September 12th, 2024 at 11:00 AM. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 51555 SW Old Portland Rd, Scappoose, OR 97056.

Graveside service will be Monday September 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Fir Lawn Memorial Park, 1070 W Main St, Hillsboro, Or 97123.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to St Jude Children's Hospital.