JOY LOVELLA HAMILTON

Beloved and loving daughter, wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Joy Lovella Hamilton, with her son and grandson by her side, slipped quietly away to begin her next journey on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Duncan, B.C.
She was born Aug. 10, 1924 in International Falls, Mn.
She was predeceased by her parents, Hilma and Hillary Thompson; infant brother, David; and little sister, Ardelle.
Also going before her, the love of her life, Croal (Fuzzy) Hamilton, who has been waiting patiently for her since November, 1989.
Mom is survived by her most precious sons and their spouses, Robert (Linda), Roger (Lorri), and Brent (Nancy).
Grandma will leave wonderful memories with Scott (Tara), Todd (Jodi), Lindsay, Kevin (Lesley), Korbe (Traci), Leela (Phil), and Neil (Cathy)
Great-Grandma Joy, or Nammy, also leaves a legacy of fun and stories to her very dear great-grandchildren, Kali, Jack, Lauren, Graeden, Olivia, Logan, Lucy, Angelica, Eben, Amelia, and Lorne.
Remembering her with love are her sisters-in-law, Madeline (Ron) Blum and Elvene Hamilton; and nieces, Britt and Brandi Blum. She had a special bond with Croal’s niece, Bonnie Unrau, and her daughter, Stacey.
Joy lived a life dedicated to Croal (married July 2 1944), her sons, and her grandchildren. A loving and caring person, Mom always was able to see the good in others and bring out their best.
Living each day with kindness and taking difficulties in stride, she truly was the matriarch of our family and we all looked to her for support and for guidance, which she gave without judgment and with so much love.
We are all better people because Joy loved each of us and we loved her.
We know Joy and Fuzzy are dancing in Heaven and watching over us. We will miss her beyond measure and keep her memory close in our aching hearts.
There will be a private family internment, but ask that her friends and ours gather at a memorial tea to be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. at 39-1927 Tzouhalem Rd. in Duncan.
Flowers gratefully declined, but donations to a children’s charity of your choice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation are very much appreciated.