Joyce Swan
May 7, 2012
Swan, Joyce Raab. Joyce used her intelligence, her loving nature and her tireless energy to help and charm us all. She and Ted were four days shy of 50 years married when she died on Monday, May 7, 2012. Joyce had been involved in all of the family businesses, deftly handling the money and her people. She did not want a funeral, but a private family celebration, where the family would spread her ashes and enjoy a glass or two of wine. Joyce is survived by her husband Ted; daughters, Leslie (Sam) Foster, Sydney (Roger) Ramirez, Jennifer (Mike) Stevens; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com
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Ted and Leslie, I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear that we had lost Joyce. Even though I never had the chance to meet her in person, I had great admiration and respect for her from 10+ years of business conversations. I knew her as a strong, caring and VERY hard working lady. I will celebrate her life and I will never forget her voice. RIP Joyce
Hi Ted, Just wanted to send a note to say how sorry I was to hear about Joyce. Its hard to believe how time flies, but Joyce was an influence in my life for more than 20 years. I think I spent more time at your house through some of the 90s than I did in my own, and the many late-night conversations with Joyce are still remembered’if its from the government and doesnt say required by law, throw it away’ are still words I live by today! And there always had to be a search for palindromes’Dog doo? Good god!’ There was always great food, great company and great wine (not necessarily in that order) until late in the night, but MASWINE always beat me to the office the next morning in that old VW Bug. 20 years of great memories for me, and Ill lift a glass of Chardonnay with dinner tonight in Joyce s memory. She was a special lady, and she will be missed
Ted and family, I never met Joyce in person but talked with her on the phone about business for over 15 years. She was always honest and caring and easy to talk with and patient with me when mistakes were made. Ted and her made such a great pair. Praying for the family’s peace.
Ted and Girls, as you celebrate her life, please have a glass for all of us that had great admiration and respect for Joyce. May she rest in peace.
Joyce was a mentor to me. She always had a great story that she’d share with us at just the right time. Joyce was a beauty, charming and smart as a whip. I will always treasure the time I spent as her employee. I know she is keeping a watchful eye on Lesie, Ted and the grandkids as she sips wine in Heaven.
People have inquired about where they might make a donation in Mom’s memory. Though she didn’t specify, Dad & I both believe The American Lung Association would be appropriate. She didn’t want what happened to her to happen to anyone else. They do a lot of advocacy & stop smoking programs. She always said if her situation could lead to even one person quitting smoking, all was not a loss.
Granny, I love you and know that you are resting now. Thank you for being such a great example for all of us with your positivity. You will be greatly missed by all of your family and friends. The earth may have just lost a terrific woman but Heaven just recieved a beautiful angel. Rest in peace my beloved grandmother. Love, Jessica
I find it very fitting to celebrate her life. She was one fantastic individual and I personally have some very fond memories of Joyce.It has amazed me from time to time how anyone could handle so much and as smoothly as she did, or at least seemed to. She will be remembered and missed clear across the country. RIP Joyce