Joyce D Veal

Obituary, Joyce D. Veal September 6, 1932 ~ September 22, 2006 Joyce D. Veal of Monmouth, Oregon died Friday September 22, 2006 of a Brain Tumor at the age of 74. She was born in Gregory, S.D. and moved to Salem at the age of 6. She married George Veal on November 19, 1954 in Salem. George preceded her in death in 1992. Joyce married Dale Gibson May 4, 1996 in Monmouth and Dale preceded her in death in 2005. Joyce spent many years working on the family farm. She was a secretary for the State of Oregon for years. She had a strong passion for people. She would go out of her way to help others. She was active in the Monmouth Christian Church, Monmouth Senior Center and the community. She is survived by her son Kerry of Keizer, daughter Nancy Marinelli of Monmouth, four granddaughters and step son Terry Gibson of Monmouth. Brothers Warren, Loyd and Alvin Saul, Sister MaryAnn Rue all from the Salem area, many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesday September 26th at Farnstrom Mortuary. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday September 27th at Bethel Cemetery near Zena. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Handicapped Child Cortney Rhodes for Medical equipment or Central High School Band for new instruments and repairs. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.