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Joy Marie Dunlap
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Our beloved wife and mother, Joy Marie Dunlap, passed away at the age of 60 in Redding, California on the morning of January 29, 2022, after a valiant 2-month battle to recover from emergency surgery. She had diabetes, heart failure, and kidney failure working against her.
Joymarie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the second daughter of Sally Ann (Folger) and T. Wayne Dye, PhD, who raised her on the tropical island of New Guinea …
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I met James and Joymarie in Norman, Oklahoma, during the summer prior to their marriage in 1982, so I was privileged to…
I met James and Joymarie in Norman, Oklahoma, during the summer prior to their marriage in 1982, so…
I met James and Joymarie in Norman, Oklahoma, during the summer …
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What were Joy's favorite foods?
Soft tacoritos (combo taco/burrito), curried rice, rice-and-bean casserole, lasagna,…
Soft tacoritos (combo taco/burrito), curried rice, rice-and-bean casserole, lasagna, pancakes,…
Soft tacoritos (combo taco/burrito), curried rice, rice-and-bean casserole, lasagna, pancakes, waffles, homemade bread,…
What causes did Joy care about most?
Caring for the needs of the homeless, refugees and war victims, the disabled, workin…
Caring for the needs of the homeless, refugees and war victims, the disabled, working immigran…
Caring for the needs of the homeless, refugees and war victims, the disabled, working immigrants, and the disadvantaged…
What were Joy's favorite books?
The Bible, Little House Series (L.I. Wilder), F.H. Burnett stories, Little Women (Al…
The Bible, Little House Series (L.I. Wilder), F.H. Burnett stories, Little Women (Alcott), Aut…
The Bible, Little House Series (L.I. Wilder), F.H. Burnett stories, Little Women (Alcott), Autobiography of Charles G. …
What were Joy's favorite ways to spend free time?
Crafting, designing and sewing clothing, writing, making music, teaching anything sh…
Crafting, designing and sewing clothing, writing, making music, teaching anything she knew, pl…
Crafting, designing and sewing clothing, writing, making music, teaching anything she knew, planning, anything creative!
Timeline
Born
1961
Battle Creek, MI
Gained a sibling, Tom Dye
January 20th, 1963
Gave her life to Jesus: she "came into His heart" where it was safe
1964
Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea
Survived by
James Dunlap
Husband
Jamey Dye
Brother
Joshua Dunlap
Son
Tom Dye
Brother
Justin Dunlap
Son
Judah Dunlap
Son
Jennaya Dunlap
Daughter
Jonathan Dunlap
Son
Edie Bakker
Sister
T. Wayne Dye
Father
Sally Dye
Mother
Predeceased by
Joyce Dunlap
Mother-in-law, 1922-2003
Robert Dunlap
Father-in-law, 1924-2012
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Cause of death
Cardiac and respiratory arrest; contributing factors included diabetes, heart failure, and end-stage renal disease.
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel
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