Joyce L. Gettleman-Luhr • 1930 - 2010

Joyce L. Gettleman-Luhr, 79, Minot, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 in a Minot nursing home.

Joyce Gettleman was born on August 4, 1930, a daughter of Roy and Edna (Bolstad) Gettleman in Minot, ND. She was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1948. She furthered her education, graduating from Trinity School of Nursing in 1951.

Joyce began a career with Trinity Hospital right after graduation. She worked in several positions, including Director of Nursing Services, retiring in 1984 after 33 years of service.  Joyce was very dedicated to her career and had a true love for her work, working many holidays enabling staff members to spend time with their families.  She devoted many years to caring for her mother.

In the fall of 1983, Joyce met Clarence “Bud” Luhr while on vacation in Mesa, AZ. They were married on September 22, 1984 at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. They spent their summers in Minot, where they enjoyed the summer theater performances at Minot State University, Arts in the Park, the Tomato Festival, the Hostfest and numerous other cultural events in the Minot area. They wintered in Mesa.  They loved to travel and went on several cruises.  Bud died January 13, 2007.

Joyce was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Minot and The Mouse River Nurses Association.

Those who shared in her life: Sister: June Leverson, Whitefish, MT, nieces, Diane (Larry) Oddy, Bozeman, MT; Julie (Jim) Shanafelt, Tumwater, WA; nephews Bruce (Edna) Leverson,  Highland Ranch, CO; Brian (Sheila)  Leverson, Seattle, WA; Mike (Luann) Leverson, Richland, WA;  primary attending family member, cousin, Cal & Lee Clouse, Minot; care-giver/ companion Jo Kjonaas, Minot

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 22 years, Clarence “Bud” Luhr.

Visitation:  Tuesday, April 6, 2010, from 2 until 7 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Funeral Service:  Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 2 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot with burial to follow at Rosehill Memorial park, Minot.

Memorial Service: Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 am at Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot.

Reading of Scriptures: Morgen Martelle

Music
Opening hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”
Landon Larson on the viola to offer;
“Jesus Lover of My Soul” and “When We All Get To Heaven”
Geneal Roth, vocalist to offer “Amazing Grace”
 Joanne King, vocalist to offer “The Lord’s Prayer”
Closing hymn “How Great Thou Art”
Velda Glick, organist

Honorary Bearers: Joyce’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Cal Clouse, Lenny Larson, Landon Larson, Jim Bolstad, Morgen Martelle

Immediately following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the church.

Immediately following the memorial service there will be bars and coffee in the chapel.

Joyce’s family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Joyce.

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