Joyce Melville

Joyce Ward Melville, 72, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Melvin Butcher and Lovena Schofield Butcher. Joyce was raised in Green River, Wyoming and attended schools there with her 14 brothers and sisters. She married Doul Ross Benson and they later divorced. She married Fred B. Melville and they later divorced. She met her soul-mate, William J. Ward and they were married October 2, 1993 and again on August 9, 2003 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Joyce was a mother, a social chemist(bartender), waitress, and the best domestic engineer. She played as hard as she worked. She enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, playing the lotto, fishing, reading, dancing and listening to music, gardening, and she especially enjoyed being with her family. Joyce was a member of the LDS church. Her door was always open, food on the table, and the coffee on. She will be truly missed. Joyce is survived by: Her husband, William J. Ward, of Idaho Falls. ID; Daughter, Shauna (Tony Woodhouse) Benson of Rigby, ID; Daughter, Brenda Maiers of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Judy Mount of Rigby, ID; Son, Kelly Benson of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Craig ( Michelle Burrows) Benson of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Fred Melville of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Daniel (Kelly) Ward of Rock Springs, WY; Brother, Dennis (Lola) Butcher of Leeds, UT; Brother, Jerry (Pat) Butcher of Green River, WY Sister, Shirley (Glen) Nellen of Green River, WY; Sister, Suzie (Ken) Whitehead of Midvale, UT; Sister, Pat (Walt) Davies of North Salt Lake City, UT; Sister, Sherry (Ace) Zenger of Clearfield, UT; Sister, Bonnie Bingham of Riverton, WY; 21 Grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Maxine Butcher and brothers, Norman, Don, Glen, Larry, David and Lloyd Butcher. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon Rd.. The family will visit with friends 6:30-8:30- p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at the funeral home and 1:00 to 1:45p.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Joyce Melville Memorial Fund at Westmark Credit Union (815 First St. Idaho Falls, ID).

Funeral Services -- Thursday

2:00 p.m. ,Thursday, July 26, 2012 Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Notes: The family will visit friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday, both at Wood East Side.