Joyce Ann Newman April 15, 1931 - April 4, 2019 Joyce Ann Newman (Johnson) was born in Big Lake, MN, and transitioned peacefully to heaven on April 4, 2019 at her home in Lynnwood, WA. In her teen years, the Johnson family moved to Seattle where she attended Franklin High School. She was the first of her siblings to obtain a diploma. Upon graduating, she worked at Albers Flour Mill where she met Harry J. Newman. They were married June 2, 1951. They built their home in Lynnwood in 1955 where she remained until her death. Harry predeceased Joyce on December 30, 1994. Joyce attended New Life Church where she was known as the "Cookie Lady." She provided cookies to her church, family and neighbors. Over the course of eight years, she lovingly baked and delivered over 32,000 cookies to Lynnwood Fire Station Nos. 14 and 15 and the Lynnwood Police Depart-ment. In addition to cookie baking, she loved to read, knit, travel, and enjoy a laugh with family and friends. Joyce is predeceased by her parents and four sisters.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 10, 2019 [Edited]
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 10, 2019 [Edited]
Joyce Ann Newman April 15, 1931 - April 4, 2019 Joyce Ann Newman (Johnson) was born in Big Lake, MN, and transitioned peacefully to heaven on April 4, 2019 at her home in Lynnwood, WA. In her teen years, the Johnson family moved to Seattle where she attended Franklin High School. She was the first of her siblings to obtain a diploma. Upon graduating, she worked at Albers Flour Mill where she met Harry J. Newman. They were married June 2, 1951. They built their home in Lynnwood in 1955 where she remained until her death. Harry predeceased Joyce on December 30, 1994. Joyce attended New Life Church where she was known as the "Cookie Lady." She provided cookies to her church, family and neighbors. Over the course of eight years, she lovingly baked and delivered over 32,000 cookies to Lynnwood Fire Station Nos. 14 and 15 and the Lynnwood Police Depart-ment. In addition to cookie baking, she loved to read, knit, travel, and enjoy a laugh with family and friends. Joyce is predeceased by her parents and four sisters.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 10, 2019 [Edited]
Published in The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 10, 2019 [Edited]
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