I met Joyce first day of School in the 3rd grade at Cobden Grade School on Aug 20 1954 we were both were 7 years old. So young and we both needed a friend. At recess we went outside to the swings and talked  and laughed and become best friends. We grew to love our times together on the bus in the morning and our rides back to our homes 5 days a week. Also our times at school and our families and friends. Our lives were blooming from the start. 62 years are a very long to have such a special person . Joyce was like a rose .She could make me smile and laugh.  I felt complete with her near my side.  She loved her family. She was the one who could tell you about all the family. Her mother passed away at a very early age . I knew in her heart she missed her everyday of the rest of her life., but she never said so but I knew she did. I will always miss everyday her of the rest of my life because she is gone but never forgotten.