Joyce E Howard
July 18, 1924 - December 12, 2020
Obituary
MIDDLETON - Joyce Elizabeth Howard, age 96, entered into Heaven on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Joyce was born on the family farm in Wilson Creek, Wis., on July 18, 1924, to LeRoy “Roy” and Stella (Jones) Radel. She was one of nine children who cherished her siblings. They were very close and spent a great deal of time telling stories and laughing. She was the Wisconsin State Dairy Queen in 1942, traveling the U.S. to promote the dairy industry.
Joyce married Chester Howard on Nov. 21, 1943. They celebrated 71 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Chet and Joyce raised two children in Middleton. She loved her family and God’s word. She was a powerful prayer warrior. She taught Sunday school and participated in women’s fellowship and Bible studies over the years. She was a Proverbs 31 woman: of noble character, speaks with wisdom and clothed in strength and dignity. Joyce had no fear of leaving this world, as she knew she was going home to be with her Savior.
Joyce was survived by her children, Dennis Howard and Candy (Jeff) Tyler; her grandchildren, Renee (Brad) Dahlk, Doug Howard, Dan Howard and Rian (Jason) Davis; great-grandchildren, Derek Dahlk, Sarah Dahlk, Vivian Dahlk, Sydney Howard, Bill Howard, Dani Howard, Ranger Howard, Reagan Howard, Brody Davis, Christian Davis and Daphne Davis; sisters, Elaine Schaefer, Loraine Feiner, and Eloise (Bill) Nicholson; sisters-in-law, Monica Radel and Elizabeth Radel; along with many nieces, nephews and close friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Howard; her parents, Roy and Stella Radel; brothers, Lloyd, Duane and Marlyn Radel; sisters, Juan Johnson and Avalyn Stark; and daughter-in-law, Katherine Howard.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to High Point Church, 7702 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI 53717 or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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kim Radel
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Dennis and Candy, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mom. She was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She was a strong woman who never complained no matter how much pain she was experiencing. She now has her place in Heaven. We will miss her smiling face. Take Care! Kim & Jeanine Radel
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Dawn Grinnell
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I remember Joyce and Howard from West Madison Bible Church. Sweet couple. Dawn Grinnell (Melvin/Margaret Grinnell family)
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Dawn Grinnell
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Sorry, Joyce and Chet Howard from WMBC.
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Pat Cantwell
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Special Lady! Many good memories of Joyce. My sympathies to all the family.🙏🏻
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Sue Baker
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What a precious godly woman Joyce was. She was such a sweet elegant lady and I loved visiting with her. I am so sorry for your loss Dennis and Candy but know she is rejoicing being in God's presence and totally healed. She will be missed.
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Don and Connie Stark
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Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and our Aunt Joyce. You are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Aunt Joyce will be remembered fondly.....especially for that sense of humor and wonderful smile. Don and Connie Stark