Joyce Ann Bertrang passed away peacefully with friends at her side on August 29, 2018 in Valentine, Nebraska.
She was born in Hays, Kansas on September 16, 1947, the 8th of 16 children, to Cyril and Mary (Kuhn) Unrein.
In 1952, the family moved to Berthoud, Colorado and eventually moved to Mead, CO where she graduated from Longmont High school in 1965.
After graduation, she lived in the Denver area where she met Warren. They were married on December 7, 1968 in her sister’s home. Within a few years, they moved to Hawaii, later returning to the states and settling in Valentine, making that their permanent home.
Joyce and Warren owned and operated Little Outlaw Marine for many years. They then owned a motel and storage business on Cherry Street. Joyce retired from Cherry County Hospital.
Joyce enjoyed being outdoors immensely. She and Warren spent much of their time camping, fishing & hunting. They occasionally could be found at the casino.
Joyce looked forward to family get-togethers, whether it be camping at Ogallala, NE or holiday celebrations in Colorado. Family and friends were extremely important to her. Joyce had a heart for loving others.
She is survived by her husband Warren of Valentine, NE; brothers: Ernie (Loree) Unrein, Fort Lupton, CO, Cy (Linda) Unrein, Longmont, CO, Mel Unrein, Windsor, CO and Dave (Yvonne) Unrein, Windsor, CO; sisters: Arlene Bohall, Lakewood, CO, Phyllis Unrein, Arvada, CO, Mary Kay Unrein, Lakewood, CO, and Carolyn (Vince), Wheatridge, CO; brothers-in-law: John Curley, Dorchester, MA and Chuck Bertrang, Valentine, NE; sisters-in-law: Mary Unrein, Grand Island, NE, Annie Unrein, Grand Junction, CO and Gloria Powell, Campion, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Denis, Ralph, Darrell & Tom; sisters: Betty Lou (infant), Norma Jean Curley & Joy Unrein; brother-in-law Cecil Bohall and sister-in-law Cathy Unrein.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family to be given to Joyce’s favorite charities. A celebration of life service was held Thursday September 6, 2018 at Crossroads Assembly of God Church in Valentine. Holmes Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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