November 18, 1927 – November 2, 2024   

Joyce will be lovingly remembered by a large family and many dear friends; her son John (Janice), and daughter Judi (Doug). Nana Joyce is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and became fondly known as Super Nana to 30 great and great-great grandkids in following generations. 

She is predeceased by her husband Jim Crosina, sons Charlie and Steven, and daughter Lillian; grandson Clifton Edwards and granddaughter Jolene Crosina. Also predeceased by her companion, Horse Williams. 

Joyce followed her older sister moving to B.C. from Saskatchewan at the age of 16. She was meant to continue her schooling, but it was busy times and school never happened. She never entered a classroom again, but never stopped learning, and was seldom stuck for an answer on most any subject. 

Joyce enjoyed wearing many hats over the years, both figuratively and in reality. After raising a family and minding many other children, she moved with husband Jim to a wilderness logging/mill camp at Leo Creek in remote Northern BC. While there she wore many hats at the same time, studying for and receiving her log scalers license, studying for and becoming the mistress of a post office that she herself established in that community. Joyce subbed at the local school when needed, performed first aid and even earned the title of Mayor of the Camp. She and Jim enjoyed their time off gardening, fishing and ripping around on their snowmobiles. After retiring, they moved to Midway B.C. When Jim died Joyce moved to Merritt. Never idle, she renovated her little old house on the river bank, and took up selling seats on the annual bus trip to Reno. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing and joined the Legion as well. 

The family would like to express a huge thank you to the wonderful care givers at Nicola Meadows. 

A celebration of life is planned in July 2025. Joyce hosted many camp-out gatherings bringing family and friends together from far and wide. Please watch for updated information regarding dates on this website. 

Should friends desire, donations may be made in her memory to your favorite charity – the Salvation Army was one, but she supported many. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Crosina family. 

• Date : 2024-11-02
• Location : Merritt