Joyce M. Blouin

Joyce (Colwill) Blouin, 83 of Moorhead, MN, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1936 near Ashby, MN, to Albert and Eva (Thiel) Colwill. She grew up on several nearby farms and graduated from Ashby High School.

Joyce touched the lives of many foster children. She had several bookkeeping jobs and her own cleaning business. She cherished the memories of family times spent together. Joyce loved gardening and travel time with her wonderful friends. Her strong faith in God guided her daily actions and her circle of friends enriched her life deeply.

Joyce was blessed within her marriage with four children: Dave (Claire), Madison, WI; Kathy Jo, Jamestown, ND; Chad, West Hollywood, CA, and  Missy (Keith) Nelson, Wolverton, MN; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her sisters, Cherry (Bud) Olmstead, Marian (Dean) Olmstead, and Frances (Cal) Gran.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Eva Colwill; brother, Merle (Hulda) Colwill; brothers-in-law, Bud Olmstead, and Cal Gran; niece, Linda (Olmstead) Burdick, nephew, Scott Gran, and sister-in-law, Phyllis (Blouin) Johnson.

Family and friends will remember Joyce for her unconditional love and support. The family thanks Sanford Hospice for their compassionate support and care during her illness.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:30 AM with a visitation one hour before the service at Hope Lutheran Church-North Campus, Fargo, ND. A live stream will be available on this page at 10:30.