Joyce Finn
November 12, 1965 ~ May 31, 2016
Joyce Elaine Finn, 50, of Lisbon, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a short illness. A memorial luncheon will occur at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Bob and Doris' home in Stone City.
Survivors include her husband, Mitch; children, Tom (Regina), Clancy, Anne, and Adam Finn; parents, Bob and Doris Hatcher; siblings, Brad and Dennis Hatcher and Chris Crosby; and granddaughters, Teagan and Sawyer Finn.
Joyce was born November 12, 1965, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Robert and Doris (Stinger) Hatcher. She graduated from Anamosa High School in 1985, and married Mitch Finn on August 11, 1985. Joyce was a 'foodie', and enjoyed cooking, cooking shows, and food trivia games. Joyce's beloved family was of the utmost importance to her, and she enjoyed spending time with them.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mike and Jeff Hatcher.
The family respectfully requests no flowers.
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I don’t even know where to start. I have so many great memories of Joyce! Here are the best….
I can’t tell you how many times Joyce and I agreed to start running. We would get up early in the morning and somehow always ended up at Family Foods bakery! We would do the most ridiculous things! One day we were in Joan McGreevey’s batchroom having a seance and a noise like someone hitting the wall sounded. Both Joan and Joyce swore it was not them…I am pretty sure they were just trying to scare me, which didn’t take much when I was young! As we got older, fashion and looks were important. Joyce and Steph Forbes had a plan to make my eyebrows look just like Brooke Shields’. PAIN! I endured the pure torture and I am proud that they never let me go back to that unibrow! I was forever borrowing Joyce’s clothes. She always have the coolest clothes. (My mom bought me polyester stuff! UGH)
Leigh, Joyce and I would often often walk home from elementary school. Joyce would get so mad and Leigh and I because we would call her Joyce Elaine Bernadette Hatcher! I have no idea where Bernadette came from, but it was a huge ordeal to have everyone know your middle name. In 4th grade, two boys wanted to “go” with Joyce and Leigh. They said no – not until you find someone for Judy. I will never forget the lovely gumball machine ring I recieved! We were a trio that could not be split!
When Mitch came into the picture, I got to be the third wheel. 🙂 Especially when Hatchers moved across the street from us! What a dream come true! (I am sure Dennis, Brad, Jeff, and Chris did not think this at the time…I can’t remember who was living at home.)
I pretty much lived at the Hatcher house….I walked in the door and was greeted as “Stender”! I am sure they were often sick of seeing me around!
I could ALWAYS count on Joyce. I know we have not kept in touch, but I would get random emails from time to time. She sent me a message when I was cleaning out my parents house, saying…if you are alone, I will be there in 15 minutes! I remember many a times dropping everything for her as she did for me.
I am so sad my friend is gone! I very deepest sympathies to you all! It is not right to lose a mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend so young!
Love to all!
Judy “Stender” Lubben
Mitch and family- I was just stunned to open the paper today and read of Joyce’s death. I spent many hours with her and the other HACAP staff at the bargaining table(one of her favorite job responsibilities), and always enjoyed her irreverent sense of humor and funny stories, but also appreciated her genuine concern that we were trying to do the right thing for everyone. I still cannot believe she is gone. My sympathies to all of you. Sincerely, Bill Stone
I am so sad and shocked to learn of Joyce’s death. So many memories, I can’t even put them on paper. She loved her family so much. Carry your memories close to your heart. My sympathies to all of you! Sharon Reinken
I will never forget Joyce’s kindness to me and my son mike. When I thanked for all she was doing she simply said, this is what we do for the people we love. I’ll always remember Joyce. From Aunt Roxiene
I will never forget Joyce’s kindness to me and my son mike. When I thanked for all she was doing she simply said, this is what we do for the people we love. I’ll always remember Joyce. From Aunt Roxiene
We just learned of Joyce’s passing and are stunned and saddened. Joyce was a wonderful, kind, delightful person and a pleasure to work. We know her family meant everything to her. Words seems so meaningless at a time like this–but Mitch and family, please know our thoughts are with you. Maureen and Frank Osako
My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to the Finn and Hatcher Families. I will always remember her kindness and contagious smile at basketball practices and games when I was in middle school. She will be missed.
Mitch and Family:
I was shocked when I learned of Joyce’ passing. You have my deepest sympathy and you will be included in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.
With Deepest sympathy!
Bob Sprengeler
Mitch and Family: I was extremely saddened to hear of Joyce’ passing. We may not have kept in touch as adults but I fondly remember the shenanigans Joyce, Joan and I would get into at sleepovers as young girls. Joyce was always smiling and fun to be around. My deepest sympathies and prayers to you all for your loss and in the coming days and months. Kathy Schwers Langenberg
Joyce’s Family: My thoughts are with you. I always enjoyed the talks and laughter we shared growing up together. Joyce was a very kind and special person. Ron Oltmann
I will always remember Joyce as a light in world. She and I were work colleagues in the early 90s and carpooled when our children were very young. We managed to have some off-the-clock fun too and I always respected how she knew how she needed to manage and balance her life, with priority being very much on her husband, children, parents and siblings. My heart aches for her family. The world was a brighter place for her presence in it.
The entire Finn family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly and Kent Allison and family
Joel Newhard
My thoughts are with the Finn and Hatcher families. I will always remember the time we liberated Joyce from her Strawberry Hill school class so that we could take. her to the Homecoming parade.She was a bright spirit who will be sorely missed. I will kight a candle tonight.
To the entire Finn family, My deepest sympathies are with you all.