Life Story for
Joyce J. Arrien
Joyce Arrien was born in Carey, Idaho on June 22, 1933, and died in Bums, Oregon on March 8, 2013.
Joyce was the daughter of Owen Lavar and Nellie Justesen. She grew up in
Carey, Idaho. After graduating from Carey High School, she attended St. Lukes Nursing School in Boise, Idaho. She worked as a Registered Nurse at hospitals in Hailey, Idaho and Provo, Utah until she retired in 1993.
She moved to Hines, Oregon in 2006 so she could be close to her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Joyce was married to Louie J. Arrien and together they raised two boys and ran a successful business in Carey.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Nellie Justesen, her husband of 26 years, Louie J. Arrien; and three brothers, Dallas, Ray, and Keith.
She is survived by her sister Wilma Ross; her two sons, Kirby J. Arrien and Kory L. (Shalah) Arrien; grandchildren, Kimberly, Kourtnee, Brittany, and Tommy.
She will be buried next to her husband and parents at a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Carey Cemetery.