Born in Somerville, Massachusetts to Fred and Olives Wells. She was marries to William, mother of Spence and Mark. They moved from Massachusetts where they has owned a riding stable, tack shop, and western wear store. Joy was an accomplished horsewoman, and taught riding lessons as well as operation their shop, while Bill was an Operating Engineer. The business at home was a seven day week, demanding schedule, and after several years Joy was finally persuaded to retire before she collapsed under strain, and Brennans moved west.
Initially the move was not a happy one for Joy. Although they brought their favorite two horse with them. Joy missed the east, her business, and her friends. But because of the Brennan's devotion to one another, the making new friends in Rodeo, and the new work they began on the construction of their house, Joy fell in love with the valley people. She became an integral part of the community flag, spending a term as President of the Community Center Association, and serving with Bill as Grand Marshall one year in the 4th of July Rodeo Parade.
Tragically, Joy Brennan's wonderful new life in Rodeo was cut short on day in 1982 when she and friend, Carla Blankenship, were on a routine shopping trip to Douglas. Joy lost control of the car which left the road and rolled over. Neither woman was wearing a seatbelt, and Joy was thrown under the car and killed. Carla sustained a back injury. Joy was 65 years old.
Initially the move was not a happy one for Joy. Although they brought their favorite two horse with them. Joy missed the east, her business, and her friends. But because of the Brennan's devotion to one another, the making new friends in Rodeo, and the new work they began on the construction of their house, Joy fell in love with the valley people. She became an integral part of the community flag, spending a term as President of the Community Center Association, and serving with Bill as Grand Marshall one year in the 4th of July Rodeo Parade.
Tragically, Joy Brennan's wonderful new life in Rodeo was cut short on day in 1982 when she and friend, Carla Blankenship, were on a routine shopping trip to Douglas. Joy lost control of the car which left the road and rolled over. Neither woman was wearing a seatbelt, and Joy was thrown under the car and killed. Carla sustained a back injury. Joy was 65 years old.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts to Fred and Olives Wells. She was marries to William, mother of Spence and Mark. They moved from Massachusetts where they has owned a riding stable, tack shop, and western wear store. Joy was an accomplished horsewoman, and taught riding lessons as well as operation their shop, while Bill was an Operating Engineer. The business at home was a seven day week, demanding schedule, and after several years Joy was finally persuaded to retire before she collapsed under strain, and Brennans moved west.
Initially the move was not a happy one for Joy. Although they brought their favorite two horse with them. Joy missed the east, her business, and her friends. But because of the Brennan's devotion to one another, the making new friends in Rodeo, and the new work they began on the construction of their house, Joy fell in love with the valley people. She became an integral part of the community flag, spending a term as President of the Community Center Association, and serving with Bill as Grand Marshall one year in the 4th of July Rodeo Parade.
Tragically, Joy Brennan's wonderful new life in Rodeo was cut short on day in 1982 when she and friend, Carla Blankenship, were on a routine shopping trip to Douglas. Joy lost control of the car which left the road and rolled over. Neither woman was wearing a seatbelt, and Joy was thrown under the car and killed. Carla sustained a back injury. Joy was 65 years old.
Initially the move was not a happy one for Joy. Although they brought their favorite two horse with them. Joy missed the east, her business, and her friends. But because of the Brennan's devotion to one another, the making new friends in Rodeo, and the new work they began on the construction of their house, Joy fell in love with the valley people. She became an integral part of the community flag, spending a term as President of the Community Center Association, and serving with Bill as Grand Marshall one year in the 4th of July Rodeo Parade.
Tragically, Joy Brennan's wonderful new life in Rodeo was cut short on day in 1982 when she and friend, Carla Blankenship, were on a routine shopping trip to Douglas. Joy lost control of the car which left the road and rolled over. Neither woman was wearing a seatbelt, and Joy was thrown under the car and killed. Carla sustained a back injury. Joy was 65 years old.
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