- Date Of Birth: January 5, 1940
- Date Of Death: July 16, 2022
- State: Idaho
Our angel mother, Joyce Ann Elwell Dunn, 82, of McCammon, Idaho returned to her Heavenly Father and loved ones on the other side, on July 16, 2022. Joyce was born January 5, 1940 to Stewart Frank Elwell and Susan Esther Steen Elwell at Bemus Point, New York.
She attended school at Cassadaga High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of the dance team. She always loved to play softball, ride horses, and be physically active.
She was married to Gerald “Jerry” William Dunn in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 11, 1958. They met in New York while Jerry was on his mission there. They built a home and raised their 4 daughters and 1 son in McCammon, Idaho. Her family was a huge part of her life. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was always ready to run to a ballgame, dance recital, choir concert, hunting trip, 4H fair, or family vacation. She treasured her little grandchildren and great grandchildren, thriving on their hugs.
Joyce worked in the home and helped on their small farm. She made extra money working as an Avon lady and loved to travel her route delivering the packages to her friends. If you met Joyce, you were her friend.
Joyce was very dedicated to her faith. She served in the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society throughout her life. She spent countless hours on geneology, researching her ancestry, recording their stories, and doing their ordinances for them. Her testimony of our Savior was deep and radiated from her. She never missed an opportunity to teach and share her love of the gospel. Serving and loving others were her gifts.
Joyce is survived by her five children: Julie (Bart) Taylor, Bedford, WY ; Tammy (James) Thompson, McCammon, ID ; Valerie (Richard) Tillotson, Mackay, ID ; Amy (Mike) Myler, Moreland, ID ; Jerry (Jill) Dunn, McCammon, ID. Her siblings: Janice (Reed) Groo, Jack (Marsha) Elwell, and Jill (Blaine)Thompson. She leaves 21 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Dunn.
