Joan Boyce

Joan Green Boyce, 86, of Lewisville, Idaho, passed away on November 7, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1940, in Menan, Idaho, to Seymore and Donnetta Green. Joan grew up as one of eleven children, including her twin, June.

On May 29, 1958, just one day after graduating from high school, Joan married the love of her life, E. Clyde Boyce, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and devotion to one another. Although Clyde passed away in August 2018, he remained the love of her life, and her love for him never faded.

Joan was never one to shy away from helping Clyde on the farm. Whether it was baling hay, rounding up cows, or getting the horses back where they belonged, she was always willing to lend a hand whenever he needed her. They were true partners in life.

Joan was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Relief Society President and found great joy in helping and caring for members of her ward. For many years, she was also in charge of the ward funeral committee, helping coordinate more than 50 funerals. If you stopped by her house and found cookies baking, a cake in the oven, or something cooking in the kitchen, it was being prepared for someone she had thought of. It was simply who Joan was—always thinking of others and finding ways to help wherever she could.

Joan enjoyed sewing and crocheting and was always busy making something. She also loved tending to her flowers and took great pride in making her yard look beautiful. One of the ways she shared her love with her family was through the quilts she made for her grandchildren. She made quilts for each of them as they graduated from high school and got married. Each quilt will remain a treasured keepsake for her grandchildren for years to come. Christmas gifts from Grandma Joan to her children and grandchildren always included her handmade hot potholders and washcloths, gifts that will be fondly remembered.

No family celebration or party was complete without Grandma Joan's famous brown cookies. They were a favorite among her grandchildren, and while many may try, no one will ever quite make them the way Grandma did. But even more memorable than her cookies was the love that filled her home. From the moment you walked through her door, you felt welcomed, accepted, and loved. She had a special way of making each of her grandchildren feel like they belonged and, somehow, making every single one of them believe they were her favorite.

Joan also had a love for sports. She enjoyed playing softball in her younger years. She loved attending her grandchildren's games, whether it was basketball, volleyball, football, or track. She enjoyed every opportunity to watch and support them. She especially loved watching Rodney coach games and Eric referee games.

Joan and Clyde were blessed with four children: Alan Boyce (Janine), Carla Raza, Rodney Boyce, and Colleen Charles (Wade). She was also blessed with 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and three more great-grandchildren on the way.

Joan is survived by her four children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her two surviving siblings, June Call and Nola Arellano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her daughter-in-law, Yvette; her parents, Seymore and Donnetta Green; and eight of her siblings.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lewisville 1st Ward, located at 474 North 3450 East Lewisville, Idaho. A viewing will be held Thursday, November 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the church. An additional viewing will be held Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the funeral. Joan will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Clyde, in the Lewisville Cemetery.