Blackmer Funeral Home
Based in Grangeville, Idaho
2008 Archived Obituaries
| Violet Joyce Vavra, 70 |
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 Born February 15, 1937 to William and Velma Suhr, Joyce, as she was known, was raised on the Camas Prairie and in Grangeville with her four siblings, Glenn, Larry, Garry, and Carol. She attended twelve years of school in Grangeville, Idaho. She participated in chorus and band, in which she played the clarinet. She sang publicly at functions such as the White Bird Christmas program for most of her life.After graduating from high school in 1955, Joyce worked at First Security Bank. On January 15 1956, Joyce married George Vavra. They moved to the Salmon River and a short time later bought a ranch on Deer Creek, where they raised their three children, Susan, Ruth, and William (Bill). Joyce enjoyed music and flowers; loved to go new places and try new things; was an accomplished knitter; and valued time with her family and her church. She was a long time member of the Rebekahs and served her community as an EMT for many years. She was a life time member of the Christian Church in Grangeville which she attended with her mother and later with her siblings Glenn and Carol and her long time friend Mardell Mitchell. She was known and loved by many. Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Velma Suhr; her husband, George Vavra; her daughter, Susan, and son-in-law John (Con) Parsons. Upon the death of Susan and Con in 1976, Joyce raised her granddaughter, Connie Parsons. Survivors include her siblings, Glenn, Larry, and Garry Suhr and Carol Asker; her daughter Ruth and her husband, Barry Trivett; her son Bill and his wife Linda; and her four grandchildren, Connie Parsons and partner Jason Basse, Joni Trivett and fiancé Brian Larkin, and Brandy and Velma Trivett. A viewing for friends will take place on Friday, February 8, 2008, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Blackmer Funeral Home, 305 North Mill Street, in Grangeville. Services will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the IOOF Hall in White Bird, with a dinner to follow the graveside services back at the hall. Donations may be sent to the White Bird Rebekahs, Grangeville Christian Church, the White Bird EMTs, or Syringa Hospital Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at www.blackmerfuneralhome.com. |
