She was born on Dec. 6, 1926 in Pendleton to Ivan and Marguerite Lemert Richardson. Joyce was raised and attended schools in Pendleton. She later worked as a telephone operator in Pendleton before moving to Hermiston. Joyce married William J. “Bill” DeMessemaker on May 4, 1951in Pendleton.
Joyce cherished gathering with family for the holidays. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, card parties, crossword puzzles, traveling, and visiting with friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Delores Bledsoe, Stanfield, and Debbie Brandt, Hermiston; sister, Phyllis Schuening, Helix; grandchildren, Tonya, Angie, Bill, Curtis, and Don; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Bill DeMessemaker; son, Donald DeMessemaker; and her parents.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
