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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271743
Title: Joyce E. Starke
Date: 9/6/1931-7/17/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 9/6/1931
Summary: Joyce Elaine Starke, 93, of New Rockford, ND, peacefully passed away July 17, 2025, while a resident at the Griggs County Care Center, Cooperstown, ND. Several family members were at her side when she quietly left this worldly realm and went home to Jesus. A Celebration of Life was held August 29, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with burial at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Joyce was born to William and Lenore (Begordis) Neuharth on September 6, 1931, in Washburn, ND. In 1941 the Neuharth family moved to Portland, ND, then again in 1947 moved to New Rockford, where she graduated from high school. Joyce married William H. Starke on September 3, 1950, New Rockford. Joyce lived a full and joyful life, involved in many diverse organizations and building community wherever she went. However, the most important things in her life were her 71 years of marriage to Bill, her devotion to their family as it grew over the years, the enjoyment derived from her large circle of friends and, most importantly, her deep faith in God. Joyce will be fondly remembered for being a gracious host for all the holidays and celebrations that took place at "The Farm." Easter, Christmas, Thanksgivings and birthdays were all joyous occasions celebrated around her table, Bill on the west end and Joyce the east. It was rare to leave her table without being over full. Joyce's longest running avocation was her hands-on involvement in the music ministry at the 1st Congregational Church. Playing the organ and piano, singing in and directing the choir and the occasional soprano solo were talents she shared with her church family, and the community at large for many years. Her love of music set an example for her children and grandchildren, instilling a lasting legacy of music ministry. As mentioned, Joyce was a member supporter of many organizations. Congregational Church, Homemakers, 4-H, CNDSTR, DPRCA, Red Hatters, CCU, Soil Conservation, Music Clubs, Lions and many more. Perhaps the most profound legacy Joyce has given us was her example of true love and friendship. Her union with Bill was one of honest partnership and deep devotion. Bill and Joyce dedicated their lives to bettering their community and worked endlessly to share their home and hearts with the people surrounding them. They served as pillars of the community through leadership and servitude. The family of Joyce would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford and the Griggs County Care Center in Cooperstown. The good people that walk those hallways to assist and care for their residents are in our opinion, heroes. We thank you. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Dave) McCullum; son, Clinton; grandchildren, Katie and Laura (Deborah), Josh, Tyler, Megan, Alyssa, Hillary and Audra (Clinton), and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vern; husband, Bill; daughter-in-law, Brenda, and grandson-in-law, Adam.
Red ID: FND_I_79238 Image ID: 532016 Image Notes: FND001 271743

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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