Joyce Larson

Ellen, Andy and Mary: Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. She was a strong woman, a true friend and did so many things for the good of others.

I remember Joyce being a fun mom of my friend Ellen. We went to Ella's Deli for hot cocoa after watching a community play of Williamson Street in Madison. Although I have lost touch with all of the family I think of all of them from time to time. Joyce made an impact on my life, as did her children. Ellen, Andy and Mary all a part of my first wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and my sorrow for your loss. Just remember, she's only a whisper away...

Ellie, I am so sad to hear you lost your mom. I was so glad you had her with you when you visited us in remote Idaho. My biggest memory of your mom is that she and my dad were politically polar opposites and it made for some interesting moments. :o) Blessings, Cec

I met Joyce a few times through the PFLAG group in Madison. She was always very kind and friendly. She was a mainstay of the PFLAG group for many years, and I know her many friends there will miss her greatly.

Dear Family, I want you to know that Joyce was such a delight to work with back in the late 90's. At that time I was the director of the Madison AIDS Support Network (now AIDS Network) and Joyce was one of the first volunteers to join us. She was willing to do anything: answer phones, send thank you notes, support an infected person, visit the hospital, bring food to the sick, or just be present to support any and all of us. In those days (daze) it was pretty overwhelming to go to work, many were sick, lots were dying and there was very little help for us financially, emotionally or medically. So we just all pulled together to make it through the days. Joyce was always a bright light and solid support for countless staff and clients. She now deserves the rest she has earned and altho we will miss her presence, she no doubt left her mark with many of us forever. May she rest in peace, Marge Sutinen, Director of the Midwest AIDS Training & Education Center, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.