Obituaries

Joyce M. Hamerly

Joyce M. Hamerly, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward; and her parents, Philip and Celia Neubauer. She is survived by sons, John (Laurie), Mike (Lori); and grandchildren, Philip, Katherine, Timothy, Maggie and Jamie. Joyce was a graduate of Hastings High School, and received her nursing degree from the College of St. Catherine in 1953, and continued her education at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she also met and married Edward. Returning to Minnesota, Joyce raised her family in St. Paul Park, eventually retired to Bella Vista, Ark., and returned to Minnesota to be with her family in August 2011. She was a nursing supervisor at Hastings State Hospital and in later years pursued an interest in infectious disease control. She was passionate about her grandchildren, bridge, (life master) and loved to shop. She was a very intelligent, opinionated, caring woman, who will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption in St. Paul on July 28. Internment at Fort Snelling at a later date.

Published August 1, 2012

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