Obituary: Joyce Roberts Knaphus

Joyce Roberts Knaphus 1933 ~ 2006 Legacy of Love You gave so much and asked so little. Joyce Roberts Knaphus passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 6th, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Joyce waged a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer, while she was attending to her husband's failing health. Joyce was born March 27, 1933 to Garrwood Rex and Thelma Roberts. She married John H. (Jack) Knaphus September 26, 1949. They were sealed in the SLC Temple, and are just 2 1/2 weeks shy of their cherished 57th anniversary. Joyce and her husband Jack have created a large beautiful family (86) including 6 married children, 27 grandchildren (14 married spouses), and 31 great grandchildren. They all cherish the loving memories of Joyce's special love. Joyce touched many lives. She was down-to-earth, outgoing, accepting and genuine. She was a dear companion to her husband Jack, a loving mother to her children, grandchildren, great grand children, special friends; care givers and yes even the flight attendants. She resided in SLC, where she loved being a full-time, and stay-at-home mom. Her love of family and friends extended into her hobbies; cooking, holidays (especially Christmas), family albums, dinner clubs, swimming parties, and sometimes a good water fight. Mother served the Lord by spreading love, while serving in many capacities, from being a den mother to serving a mission. She helped to bond many generations of both hers' and the extended family, even internationally with her legacy of love. Joyce is survived by her loving husband John H "Jack" Knaphus; her children, son John (Peggy), daughter Carie (Bruce) Reid, son Bruce (Laurie), son Chris (Leslie), son Mark (Julie), daughter Peggy (Kevin) Duke; 27 grandchildren; and 29 great grand children. She is also survived by Sister Judy (Judd) Myers, and Brothers Dale and Ralph (Carol) Roberts, as well as numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, her parents, brother Everett "Bill" Roberts, Sister Darl Emery, her beloved father-in-law Torlief Knaphus, and numerous in-laws. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff who have cared for her in recent months at Highland Care Center, and in her home by Danville Services. The family offers a special thanks to all the caring family, friends, neighbors, ward members and all the sensitive professionals at "The Residence" @ CareSource Hospice for guiding Joyce and her family on her final flight path. Services will be held as follows: The family will visit with extended family and friends Sunday evening, September 10, 2006 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive from 5:30-7:30 p.m., funeral services will be held on Monday September 11, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at Valley View 5th Ward Chapel, 2125 East Evergreen Ave. (3435 S.). Family and friends may call on the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com.