"Joyce was truly a child of God! May the light and warmth of her spirit continue to bring comfort and love to all whose lives she touched. De Colores Joyce! Isaiah 41:10, "Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.""
In loving memory of
Joyce Marie Voelter
March 27, 1933 - April 13, 2010
JOYCE MARIE VOELTERMARCH 27, 1933 - APRIL 13, 2010Joyce Marie Voelter, 77 of Austin, was called home to her loving Lord on April 13, 2010 after a truly wonderful and blessed life that He had given her. Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Austin, Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Sandi Wilcox and Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Marlin, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. Joyce was born to Christian and Clara Komar Voelter in Marlin Texas on March 27, 1933. She was baptized in April of 1933 and confirmed on March 30, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin. Joyce lived her childhood in Marlin and graduated from Marlin High School in 1950. She attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, Temple College and graduated from Scott & White Memorial Hospital School of Professional Nursing in 1954. Joyce's nursing career spanned over 43 years and during that time she shared her loving passion for people with many. Her nursing career included positions at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Marlin, Texas, Miner's Memorial Hospital in McDowell, Kentucky, M.D. Anderson Hospital, Jefferson Davis School of Nursing, and William C. Franklin, M.D., Internist's Practice in Houston, Texas. She was very proud of the fact that she worked in surgery with Dr. Michael DeBakey during the early years of heart transplants. She moved to Austin in 1969 where she became the Director of Nurses at Westminster Manor Health Care Center for 17 years, followed by positions at Travis State School, Austin Regional Clinic, Ramsey Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pro Med Minor Emergency Centers - North Clinic and finally at Elder Haven Adult Care Center in 1993 until her retirement in 1997. She remained involved in her love for nursing by sharing her talents with numerous community clubs and projects. She was also passionately involved in prison ministries and CROP. Joyce also served her country as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves from 1961-65.Joyce was a member of St.Paul's, Messiah, and Holy Cross Lutheran Churches while in Austin, holding numerous officer positions as well as elder and Sunday School teacher. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, brother John Voelter and sister Charlene Luedke. She is survived by two brothers David Voelter and wife Annette of Georgetown, Texas, Donald Voelter and wife Karen of Brenham, Texas and one sister Christine Flores and husband Joe of San Antonio, Texas. Joyce was also treasured by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Her nephews will serve their Aunt Joyce as pallbearers and her classmates of the 1954 Scott & White School of Nursing will serve as honorary pallbearers.Joyce had many charities that she held close to her heart but those closest to her were the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Austin, Memorial Fund, the American Cancer Society, and the Christian and Clara Voelter Memorial Scholarship Fund at Concordia University of Austin, Texas. Joyce shared her laughter generously and her love deeply. Everyone who knew her knew that her first love was her Lord and her second love was her family and friends. All will miss her deeply but we also know that her presence will remain with us through many cherished memories. 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366
Tributes
"Joyce will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful classmate. My condolences to her family."
"It was always a pleasure to see Joyce walk through the door. She always had a smile and a kind word for all. We were a privileged bunch to have had the opportunity to know her."
"Dear Don and Karen, We were sorry to hear about your sister Joyce. We know she fought a valent battle. She certainly led a full and useful life."
"I had the honor of being in Scott and White Memorial Hospital School of Nursing with Joyce. At one point she was my roommate. I spent many nights in Marlin in Clara's home and what a good time we always had. She instilled great love and compassion in her children and Joyce certainly inherited those qualities. She will ever be in my heart. Venita Thomas Smith Class of 1954 Scott and White"
"Our payers and thoughts are with all of you. The Battle is Over and the Victory is Won. God's Blessings be with each of you."
"JOYCE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. SHE FOUGHT A LONG AND TEDIOUS BATTLE, AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL ESPECIALLY "THE SWEETEST CLASS OF 1954".SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. ANN"