DURK (nee COVERDALE), Joyce Irene – of Wellandport, at Grandview Lodge in Dunnville, on February 14, 2021 in her 89th year, Joyce left her earthly home to meet her Heavenly Father and reunite with loved ones lost along the way. Joyce lived a very full and impactful life, surrounded by family even in her last days. Predeceased by her first husband, Donald Charles Coverdale (1996) and daughter Tracey Joy (1965). Together, they were the loving parents of Marvin (Barb) Coverdale, Randy (Faith) Coverdale, Karen (Ken) Traver and Lloyd (JoAnne) Coverdale. Cherished grandma to Trent Coverdale (predeceased), Tiffany (Glen) Geady, Cory (Trevor) Ireland , Ashley Coverdale, Joshua Coverdale, Shannon (Chuck) Grimme, Megan Traver, Reginald (Katie) Traver, Andrew (Amber) Traver, Darren Coverdale, David Coverdale, Joy-Anna Coverdale, Tim Coverdale, Tyler (Jordan) Coverdale. Adored by 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.Joyce was also predeceased by her second husband, Robert Allan Durk (2009). Her family expanded when she re-married to include Roberta (Michael) Tayti, Brenda Durk, Mark (DeAne) Durk, Linda Webb, Robert (Bonnie) Durk Jr, Richard (Steve) Durk and many new grand and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Hugh and Doris Dilts and stepmom Hazel Dilts, siblings Mona (Frank) Johnson, Arnold (Irene) Dilts, and Everett Dilts. Survived by sibling Stanley (Doreen) Dilts.Lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce lived a life of service to her Lord. She trusted Him to provide and left a legacy with everyone who is left behind. She taught Sunday school, played piano and always took an active role in the outreach ministry when attending Boyle BIC and Wainfleet BIC church.
She worked many years for DSBN from the 70’s into the 90’s before retiring in 1996 and kept the schools shining while giving a smile to the students who would see her hard at work. In her later years, she gained another ‘family’ with all of the staff at Grandview Lodge in Dunnville. When she moved in, they said she was ‘a breath of fresh air’ and during her time there, she was lovingly cared for by all of the staff who worked with her. Their smiles, laughter and appreciation for her sense of humour made her feel special. The time that they took to do the small things that really mattered the most will be something the family will forever be thankful for.
Family will receive friends at the Ballard Minor Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street E, Dunnville on Wednesday February 17th from 3 – 7 pm. Those wishing to attend the visitation must RSVP through the funeral home website. Please arrive in the parking lot 10 minutes prior to the chosen visitation time and speak to a parking attendant. Masks are required at all times when in the funeral home. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a private family funeral will take place on Thursday February 18th at 1 pm. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page and will also be available from the funeral home website for those wishing to join with and support the family in this way. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Grandview Lodge (Bridgeview) would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca.
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Sunday February 14th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joyce Irene Durk Sunday February 14th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Dunnville, Province: Ontario