March 17 1940 February 09 2020
Joyce’s Obituary Joyce Ann Stanz, 79, died at home in Linden, Arizona, surrounded by loved ones, she peacefully went to be with the Lord. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, the daughter of Sherman Fry and Evelyn Davis. She grew up in Chelsea and married Arley Underwood. She had two beautiful daughters, Patty and Brenda, before moving to Yuma, Arizona in 1963. Joyce worked for Houston Photo. She ran her own custom drapery business. She also owned and operated a pig farm in Dome Valley for many years. She was a dispatcher and weigh master for United Metro/Tanner. Joyce was a Realtor for Town and Country Real Estate. It was while she was office manager at Yuco Cotton Gin, Inc. that she met and married the love of her life for 38 years, Ron Stanz. After Ron and Joyce retired, Yuco Gin dedicated the new office building in Blaisdale, Arizona. “The Ron and Joyce Stanz Building,” for their many years of loyal service. Joyce loved helping others, and used her many talents to enhance their lives. Some of her interests included painting, ceramics, stained glass, woodworking, macramé, knitting, crocheting, and needle point. Joyce was a faithful volunteer for the White Mountain Catholic Community Services food bank, and the Fishers of Men. She delivered meals on wheels to home bound seniors. Joyce was well known for her “bed rolls” that she painstakingly crocheted out of plastic grocery bags for homeless Veterans. Joyce was happiest when she was doing for others. She enjoyed spending time traveling and camping with Ron. She loved to bait a hook and go fishing with her family. She looked forward to going out each week with the “Lunch Bunch.” Joyce’s smile was contagious. She laughed, smiled, and kept her wittiness until the end. She had such an uplifting attitude towards life. She brought “Joy” to everyone she met. Joyce put the “Joy” in the song “Joy To The World”. She will be truly missed. Joyce was preceded in death by: Parents-Evelyn Mudd, Sherman Fry, Ed Mudd; Brother-Warren Fry, Husband-Arley Underwood, Stepson-David Stanz. Joyce is survived by: Husband-Ron Stanz, Brothers-Bob Fry, Norman Mudd, Donnie Mudd, Sister-Debbie Meyer, Daughters-Patty Harvey, Brenda Beebe, Stepson-Mike Stanz, Grandkids-Jason Guest, Nicholas Berkley, Paul Stanz, Nathan Stanz, Brent Beebe, Carley Correa, and six great grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. at: Linden Hills Family Fellowship 1013 Verona Lane Show Low, Arizona 85901 Kenneth L. Elliott, Pastor Phone 928-205-9146 There will also be a celebration of life on March 14th, at 10:00 a.m. in Yuma, Arizona at: Yuco Cotton Gin Inc. 7474 S. Highway 95 Yuma, Arizona 85365 Phone 726-1096, 329-9955 Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joyce Ann Stanz March 17 1940 February 09 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Pinetop, state: Arizona