Born on August 17, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ. A daughter of Lynn and Louise Garrett and a sister to Sarah, Pat, Mark, Mike, Dennis and Lawrence.
Beloved wife of the late Colonel Edward T. Rock for 63 years.
Dear mother of Edward Jr., Kathleen, Margaret Koebbe (Terry), David and Sarah Gould (Tom); dear grandmother of Randy Sheridan (Megan), William, Michael Koebbe (Emille) and Nikolai. Dear great grandmother to Tye and Mia Sheridan.
Mom we miss you dearly but find comfort in your instant reunion with dad-the sweetest love story-two souls together with Jesus for eternity.
(In honor of our moms 85th birthday which is this day please wear bright colors instead of black to her funeral if you feel comfortable)
We would like to thank all of those caregivers at Mason Pointe and especially Kim and Shelia for all the time they spent with Joy! Also the friends on A-2 at MP we will forever remember all the fun we had at Monday and Friday dinners with the residents and families! Thanks for always asking Joy to lead the prayer.
Services; Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Thursday 8/17 from 11AM until service at 12PM. Interment JB National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Mary Food Bank, Phoenix, AZ or The Freedom School, 1483 82nd Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132.
A wonderful neighbor and, dear friend. One of Joy’s legacies are her loving and caring children. GOD SPEED JOY.
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I’ve known your sweet Sarah for almost 30 years, so I know the person you had to be to raise a daughter like her.
I too never met Joy but have been friends with Sarah for many years and have heard how she had such wonderful parents. Joyful news that she is with her husband again and our Lord and Savior for eternity. Prayers and condolences to you Sarah and your family.
The closeness and love in Joy’s children for each other is a true testament to a life well lived. Sarah is one of the most beautiful young ladies both inside and outside for the many years I have had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest in peace with your beloved Edward.
May GOD be with your family at this time of need. It was a pleasure taking care of Joy. How blessed was she to have a daughter such as Margaret who went above and beyond for her mother. We will miss your calls/emails. 🙂
Remembering Joy and Ed from days at McConnell AFB and 561st Weasels. Prayers to their family.
Prayers and hugs to Sarah and all of your family.
Dear Rock family,
My sincere condolences with the passing of Joy. She was very special!
I visited your parents from Utrecht, Holland several times, and met many of you as well. It was always a real, real pleasure.
One thing I’d like to share with you. I’m a Red Sox fan and let me put it diplomatically, Joy was not very fond of the Sox. One year when I visited your parents, I wore my Red Sox shirt when I rang the bell. Joy opened and when she saw my shirt, she closed the door letting me standing outside. Of course I was welcome after all.
As a ‘punishment’ she gave me a 2006 World Series Champions cap. I promise to wear it tomorrow! BTW, me being a Red Sox fan did not prevent me from going to a couple of Cardinals games….
I wish you a lot of strength tomorrow and my thoughts will be with you.
Dutch regards,
Theo van Geffen.
Dear Rock family:
Our prayers are with you at the passing of Joy. Ed and I were both Weasels, but not in SEA at the same time. I did see Ed at several conventions, and am sure I met Joy, also. However, our families were never stationed together. Now this exceptional fighter pilot’s wife has flown West to be with her special husband.
Together again for eternity.
The entire Gettemeier Family extends their prayers and love to you all. May God Hold Her in the Palm of His hand.