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Joyce Swope Obituary
Joyce Ann Swope, 86, of Fostoria, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Independence House, Fostoria.
She was born Aug. 17, 1937, in Fostoria, to Raymond and Muriel (Brickle) Gwiner. She married Dale Swope on Feb. 12, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 2018.
Joyce graduated from Fostoria High School. She was the office manager for Dr. Sheeran for 33 years. Joyce had a strong faith in God and attended Trinity United Brethren Church. She enjoyed all aspects of hand stitched quilting, motorcycling with her husband, and spending summers at Barton Lake. Above all else, she loved her family and attended all the grandchildren's sporting and school events.
Those left behind to cherish Joyce's memory are her children, Deb (Chuck) Below of Wayne, Teri (Roger) Manecke of Fostoria, and Jeff (Amie) Swope of Huron; grandchildren, Alisha (Kalen) Bankey, Lindsay (Jordan) Feick, Cami (Mark) Mareches, Joe Swope, David Swope, Aaron (Cari) Weidner, Stephanie (Robert) Rath, Danielle (Eric) Rice, Joshua (Rachelle) Below, and Erin (Rob) Davenport; great-grandchildren, Mara, Easten, and Kaden Bankey, Case and Gage Mareches, Bearett and Beckley Feick, Brin and Jack Weidner, Reece, Owen, and Carson Rath, Kaveona, Ari'Ella, Bre'Ella, Damien, Ruby, Nathan, Elijah, and Malachi Below, Alex, Ashlynn, Aliza Rice, Corbin, Jaxen, and Addalee Below, and Dawson and Rekkah Davenport; and sister, Susan Keith of Lemorre, California.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Nick Below.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500, is honored to serve Joyce's family.
Memorial contributions in Joyce's name can be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Ln., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or Trinity United Brethren Church, 201 W. Fremont St., Fostoria, Ohio, 44830.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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Bobb Swope
January 1, 2024
I just learned of Aunt Joyce's passing today while speaking with my brother Gregg. So very sorry for your loss. Recently, I had been thinking about her and Uncle Dale, who I remembered used to square dance. Carol and I took some lessons. Anyway, I have many very fond memories of Joyce and Dale, at the lake, at their house, and with us at the house on Wooster Street. They were a great influence on me as a child and young man, and I only truly appreciated them fully in my later adult years. I will look forward to seeing them again when we all get "home". God bless you all.
Michael Moyer
December 23, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jan (Clinger)McCuen
December 22, 2023
My sincere sympathy to all her wonderful family, she loved you dearly. She and I were friends from High School, in each other's weddings, couple friends, raising our kids together, many wonderful family meals, fun times and friendship. I was so happy I got to see her severel times after her first heart attack as I live out of town. Because of technology we could still commumicate which means so much to me, and did two days before she earned her wings. She was a special friend. I will miss her.
Kathy Beamer Temple
December 22, 2023
So very sorry to hear this. Joyce and I went from elementary school to high school She was a very special lady!!
Patsy ( Cobb) Beard
December 22, 2023
So sorry for your loss-May God help you thru this. She was an amazing woman and loved her family very much. Heaven gained an angel with open arms. Just hold onto those precious memories Patsy and Darrell Beard Sr.
Tracy Swope
December 22, 2023
Joe and I will miss Aunt Joyce's smile and her sense of humor. She always made us feel special, and told us often she loved us, which meant the world to us.
She truly was someone to look up to and will be missed. We've no doubt she's celebrating with Uncle Dale inside Heaven's Gates.
Janice Swisher
December 21, 2023
Joyce will be sadly missed by those of us who knew her here at Wesley Commons Apts. She always had a smile and was willing to share her knowledge in quilting. The walker bag she made me several years ago has and still is being put to good use daily. Also thanks to Joyce I have read many of Aimee's books that were very enjoyable to read. Rest in God's hands. Janice @ Wesley
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