Joyce S. Christopher

Date of Death: December 23, 2010

Joyce Christopher, 65
Joyce S. Christopher, 65, of West Lafayette, died at 9:59 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Central.
She was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Indianapolis, and was the daughter of the late Grover “Ted” and Norma Richey Sayers.
She graduated from Southport High School in 1963 and received her B.A. in education in 1968, and her M.S. in education in 1979 from Purdue University.
On June 6, 1965, in Southport, she married John A. Christopher, and he survives.
Mrs. Christopher began teaching at Wea Elementary. She was a media specialist for the West Lafayette School Corp. for 25 years, working at the former Morton Elementary and also West Lafayette Junior and Senior High School. She retired in 2005.
She was a member of Riverside Covenant Church of West Lafayette, was active in the women?s group, and a member of the National Education Association, John Purdue Club and several book clubs.
Mrs. Christopher enjoyed traveling, flowers, genealogy and her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving with her husband are a son, Gregory Christopher (wife: Tina) of Bowling Green, Ohio, and a sister, Janyce Sayers Wade (husband: Norm) of Lakeland, Fla.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Zachary, Megan and Allison Christopher, all of Bowling Green, Ohio. Preceded in death by a son, Joel Todd Christopher, on May 1, 2006.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor Dan Teefy officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may contribute to the American Heart Association. www.soller-baker.com

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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To Joyce&s Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Joyce&s passing. I wasn&t even aware that she was ill. I knew Joyce from when I was Joel&s elementary teacher and from the West Lafayette Elementary Teachers& luncheons. She was such a friendly person and so enjoyable to talk to. She will be greatly missed.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Blessings to all of you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Pam Young

So Sorry for your loss. I know these words can not ease the pain you are in right now. Only time will teach you how to live with the whole in your heart. Please know many of us are srounding all of you will our prayers. Becca

Greg and family,

Marty and I send our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and will be thinking of you often.

Fran and Marty Voll

Christopher Family - thoughts and prayers for you during this time. God has a plan for all of us and He has prepared a place for Joyce! Praise The Lord!

Cal Bowers

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Greg, Tina, Zach, Megan, Allison-

Marge and I were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of your mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Lee Meserve

Jack, we were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of your love one.
We will miss seeing her smile as we would meet you two as you traveled through
our area. The first time we met as you drove into our driveway, Olene and I just fell in love with you, Joyce,and Joel. We looked forward to each meeting and having lunch and the times we worked on the Richey family cemetery. You and Joyce were very determined to keep the old cemetery kept in good shape, as we are .
I don&t know of a cousin that I met for the first time and just felt like I had known all my life. Joyce is one of a kind, a very special person, and we will miss her.
I hope that you and the rest of your family the best, and we know that Joyce is in a better place where there is no pain or sickness, and we will meet soon.
God bless you Jack.
James and Olene Richey

Dear John,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Joyce. I know how important she was to you and how much she is missed. Know that Terry and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep wonderful memories close. Take care of yourself.
With much sympathy,
Kathy Lamie Stevens

Dear Greg, Tina, Zach, Megan and Allison,
You will continue to be in my prayers as well as the prayers of our whole church. Again, I want you to know that your mother and grandmother must have been so proud of each of you. You are are a wonderful family, and I&m sure that her goodness will be carried on in each of you. Know that when you get back to Bowling Green that we are here for you. God will continue to walk with you in these difficult times.
He will be strong for you in the midst of your tears and sorrow. Know that you are loved!

Blessings,

Tom Mellott

God has reclaimed one of his wonderful children but we have lost a true Sister in Christ. Joyce was my role model for living a Christ centered life. My heart aches in her passing. John, you are in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts during this time. Please know we love you and are aching for you.

John and family,

So sorry to read about Joyce&s passing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Bo Stewart

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.