Joyce Landes

JOYCE LANDES Click here to view Joyce's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joyce Lillian Thomson Blair Landes, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 6, 2009, at Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 19, 1922, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia to Alexander William Thomas Thomson and Annie Adeline Deacon Thomson. She attended Brisbane Girl’s Grammar and the Poly Technical College of Brisbane and later Eastern Idaho VoTech in Idaho Falls. In 1943, she married Robert Joseph Blair in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. They were later divorced. She married Warren Harding Landes in 1956 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1969. During World War II, Joyce worked for the U. S. Army as a civilian secretary in Australia. Later she worked as a comptometer operator and instructor. In 1975, Joyce moved to Idaho Falls and worked as a Therapy Technician at Blackfoot State Hospital and a substitute teacher. Joyce and her husband were founding members of the Australian/American Club. Joyce enjoyed art, world travel, swimming, ballroom dancing, writing, and doing family history. Joyce was one of the original members of the Calvary Chapel in Idaho Falls. Survivors are: Daughter: Joann (Bernie) Cugley, Coachella, CA Daughter: Kathy (Clifford) Hammond, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bradley (Brenda) Landes, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Desi Thomson, Brisbane, Australia Sister: Adeline McCleod, Brisbane, Australia 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Lex Thomson. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009, at Fielding Memorial Park with Chaplain Newell Walker of Aspen Hospice officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 7-8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services, both at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Frank Gale FGale@msn.com To Brad and all of his family, I offer my deepest condolences during this difficult time. You are all in the my thoughts and in the thoughts of the Brothers and Sisters of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police. With deepest sympathies, Frank Gale, National 2nd Vice President, Colorado State President, Fraternal Order of Police Jerry Lee Ferrin, and family tazgirl0824@msn.com To Brad and family, We send our deepest condolences, during this time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon Page isaiah4031idspage@yahoo.com I got to know sweet Joyce while I'm a volunteer helping with Sunday church services at IF Rehab. I loved learning about her life thru the obituary. She was special to all of us; she enjoyed sitting with eyes closed, listening to the hymns. She is now singing in Heaven, with eyes wide open. We will miss her. Sharon Page Mike Kralicek uslefty@yahoo.com I am sorry for your loss. I only know her son, Brad. Knowing what a great and caring person Brad is, I can only imagine Joyce was a wonderful person and touched many lives in her time here in a positive way. My best wishes and prayers for the family during this time.