Joyce G. Hutwelker, 75, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Tues., June 9, 2009 at home under the care of Hospice of the FL Suncoast after a long battle with cancer.
Born in West Stephentown, NY, she moved to Dunedin, FL, in 1977. She retired as a personal secretary from the Rensselaer County Courthouse after over 23 years. She also served as a volunteer at Mease Countryside Hospital at the front desk. She was a former member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Dunedin. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, and interior decorating.
She was preceded in death by her son Donald W. Hutwelker, Jr. Survivors include her loving husband, Donald; a daughter, Bonnie Anne (Dale) Hall; three sisters, Elizabeth Shepard, Lois Southard, and Janet (William) Gordon; two grandsons, Cody and Sean Hall; numerous friends and her dog, Casey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33760.
Joyce will be missed by all who knew and loved her and wish her to rest in peace.
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If Roses Grow in Heaven
If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Thinking of you all….XOXO
D.
We will love and miss Joyce always. Don and joyce and Jack and I had many happy times together,especially when the kids were young. Her giggle was contagious and helped get us all in “trouble” at many a Hutwelker gathering. IN later years the reunions of the three boys and their “Babes” were so much fun. She will always be in our thoughts
We will be praying for comfort for the family of Joyce. We know she will be missed.
Love, Jacques and Nancy
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MORNING SMILES AND HELLO’S FROM JOYCE OVER THE LAST 13 OR SO YEARS AT DADDY’S GRILL.SHE WAS ALWAYS UPBEAT AND ASKING ABOUT OTHERS RATHER THAN DWELLING ON HER ILLNESSES. I WILL MISS HER.
Aunt Joyce was a really terrific human being. I always looked forward to seeing her and Uncle Donald, and she had a way of always making me feel like she understood me and was on my side during many a Hutwelker debate. She was a great winker too. I am blessed to have known her the time that I have.
I also wanted to share that the day I found out she had passed away, I said a prayer and asked other relatives who had gone to be there to welcome her up there. Later on that day I saw two hearts while at home, and I believe they are from her.
I always looked forward to Monday Mornings when Joyce and Don would come into the dialysis clinic. They were so bright and cheery just eager to greet everyone and welcome a new day. They always made me feel special and very much appreciated. It was a pure please to care for Joyce during her dialysis treatments. My team-mates and I at Gulf Coast Dialysis will miss her beautiful smile and wonderful laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with Don and his family.
Bonnie,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My sympathies to you and your family.
Kim
We were so very sorry to hear about Joyce. She was such a wonderful person! Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and Bonnie.
We were so very sorry to hear about Joyce. She was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and Bonnie.
Joyce was a very wonderful, beautiful Lady. May she rest in peace.
Your family has always been in our minds as we drove down Bloominggrove Drive. But now our prayers are with you. Far away but not forgotten.
I know we will miss seeing her around the neighborhood! What a lady she was. We are here for you, Don.
Dear Don and family,Joyce was a great lady,Tom and I so enjoyed seeing her smiling face and postive attitude at Daddy’s Grill.The two of you were a wonderful couple such a good example of what a good marriage is all about.She will be missed by many.Carol Franklin
Dear Don and family,Joyce was a great lady,Tom and I so enjoyed seeing her smiling face and postive attitude at Daddy’s Grill.The two of you were a wonderful couple such a good example of what a good marriage is all about.She will be missed by many.Carol Franklin
Don and Bonnie
Joyce was a very beautiful lady and a good neighbor. We join with her many friends at Daddy’s Grill in expressing our deep sorrow. We will miss her. May God console you in your loss.
Aunt Joyce was a really beautiful person not only on the outside but also in the inside. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Donald and Bonnie.
There are no words to express how much she will be missed.Joyce had 2 children of her own ,but she was the mother of many at Daddys.Her advice and kindness will never be forgotten.She was a wonderfull role model for all of us.We were blessed to have known her and to share a small part of her life.
Our hearts go out to your family – she was absolutely wonderful…she will live on in the hearts of everyone that knew and loved her.
To the Hutwelker Family
We have shared many happy and sad times together in the last 18 years both at Daddys and Benedicts. Know that your beautiful smile and positive attitude will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend
Marcia Maziejka
It has been many years since I have spoken to the Hutwelker family, but the love and kindness Joyce always showed me will never be forgotten. A true, kind hearted soul.
God bless you Joyce.
Joyce was a “ladie’s lady”
I am saddened to learn of her passing. May she be at peace now. My sincere condolences to Don, Bonnie, and their families.
Bonnie & Don, I’m so sorry for your loss. Joyce was truly a wonderful person and I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ellie
Dear Don, To have lost 2 loved ones in such a short period of time is so tragic. But then again you were so blessed to have had them. And them to have had you. Donnie was sweet and kind and Joyce, well they don’t come any better than her. She was so kind and wonderful, I know what it feels like to lose someone you love, it hurts a lot. When I lost my mom Joyce was so good to me, I thought of her as my other mom. I will miss her forever. She was a wonderful mom, grandmom, and the way the two of you were when you were together was a match made in heaven. God bless you Don, stay strong and please know that if you ever need anything I am here. Love, Joyce
Dear Bonnie, I know you too well, I know how strong you are, but I also know there is a little girl inside you who I’m sure right now feels a little lost. I know how it feels to pick up the phone and say I have to tell mom, and realize she isn’t there,
There is this hole inside you and it won’t go away. Your mom and I got real close when you were having the boys. We helped each other through it.
It was a really tough time, your mom was one of the greatest women I ever knew. I loved her very much. But nothing ever matches the love between a mother and her child. She loved you so much, and worried about you all the time. And I know how much you loved her. I also know how private you are. But please just know that I am here for you, all that you are feeling right now is ok. Sadness, pain, confusion, and even a little anger are all normal. The one thing your mom wanted was for us to remain friends, I really want that. You are the best friend I ever had, and I love you very much. Please know that if you need me I am here. And please kiss the boys for me, for I know they are hurting a lot too right now. God bless you all. Love Joyce
We hope the knowledge that so many people care helps to ease your grief. We love you.
I knew Joyce, Don, Donnie and Bonnie, my best friend, as a teenager who appreciated the warm family that was the Hutwelkers. I remember how tough, but proud, stern, but with soft spots for her kids, Joyce always was. Always a lady, beautiful inside and out, she gave Bonnie and I motherly advice, whether warranted or not, but always secretly appreciated. I knew first hand the love she felt for her family. I saw the adoration in her eyes for her husband and hoped I would experience that one day. Even after she rolled her eyes at what we did (if she only knew)she had that smile that told us she understood. Having lost my Mom too, I understand that there is no other love like that of a mother, no matter what your age. Joyce led a blessed life and made a difference to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Dear Bonnie & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, SHE is not alone …and neither are YOU.
With sadness in our hearts for the loss of a very special lady. May everyday be a celebration of all the precious memories that you hold in your heart. We send our love and prayers.
Dear Don and Aunt Bonnie,
As i think back about Joyce, i always think of class, beauty, and a true heart of kindness. Her love for you two was unmistakeably strong and inspiring. Im sorry for your loss but i also think your so incredibly lucky to have had such a wonderful woman so close to you. Celebrate her life and shed a smile when having thoughts of her, not tears. God bless, i love you both
What an amazing woman Joyce was. She had a heart of gold. I truly do miss her and her beautiful face. I always admired her strength and her tenderness. And, Don, the relationship that you two had was priceless. Your love shined through every day. I know that I am blessed to have known her and booth 64 will always have an angel looking over it. My sincere sympathy to you Don, and all of your family.