Joyce is survived by her children: Lyle Lahn, Shelly (David) Barick, Annette Colvin, Sandy Phalen, Mark Lahn, Burt (Shelly) Lahn, and Catherine (Randy) Daisy; her brothers, Kenneth (Donna) Spang, Joe, George, and Shorty Spang; her sisters, Betty and Lucy Spang; 17 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Cash and Miriam Spang; her brothers, Don and Marvin; her daughter, Lura "Mosey" Lahn; her grandson, Milo Colvin; her granddaughter, Catlin Smith; and her son-in-laws, Paul Grenz and Dan Phalen.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
RJ and Julie Hubbard says
So sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful lady and a great artist.
Bobbi Askin says
So sorry for your loss. Joyce was a terrific lady and great artist. I always loved visiting with her, she was so fun.
Kendall Sanders (Spang) says
I am so saddened by your loss. Praying for comfort and peace to all of the family members. I have good memories of Aunt Joyce at the Pow Wows in Lame deer. She was easy to talk to and I felt kindered with her even though my times with her were limited. She shared her thoughts freely =). I will remember her as a determined and strong willed lady and will always remember the last time I saw her at Pow Wow she was going to come for the day only and make the drive back to Miles City. She had no camping gear but decided to stay the night anyway. She was carting an oxygen tank but didn’t make a big deal of it. It was more of a nuisance to her. Oh Aunt Joyce you are loved and will be missed. Peace be with you.
Custer County Art & Heritage Center says
Joyce was a regular participant in the Art Center’s Quick Draw and Annual Art Auction. She was always willing to lend her time and talent to our fundraising events. Her artworks were sought after by many in the community, the collectors were always eager to bid on her works and they did well. Her presence and smiling face will be missed and remembered at all or our events and openings.
Gail Spang Neil says
My deepest condolences to Aunt Joyce’s family and friends. Although I only met Aunt Joyce a few times she always made me smile.
Donna Gall says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We had many good times together through all the years. Joyce will be missed.
Chauncie Parker Kucera says
I had the good fortune to visit with Joyce a little over a year ago when I was home. She was a great lady and Im very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely, Chauncie Parker Kucera
Marcy Stabler Parks says
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom well from our days at Garfield School. She was always so nice and full of spirit. My heart goes out to all of you; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilynn Arnoldt says
Joyce was a really lady and I enjoyed working with her at the Miles City Star for several years. She will be missed as I liked her very much.
Georgia AnnBurns says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I got to meet Joyce a few years ago. She gave me some copies of pictures. I am a distant cousin on the Harris side. Prayers to you all.
Cathy Johnson says
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Joyce.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto her O Lord, my your Prepetual Light shine upon her may she rest in peace.
She will be greatly missed, she has given me many wonderful memories.
God Bless
Cathy Johnson
Sheri and Rick Parker says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Megan (Berg) King says
Dear Lahn family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She coached a bunch of us girls in softball many years ago. She was a hoot, and those are some fun memories. Hope you all are doing okay.
Keith Raben Family says
I just heard today of the loss of your mother, she will be deeply missed by all. We have fond memories of your mom and amazed at her for raising 8 active children. May the good Lord give you comfort and strength . Love, The Raben’s
darla and denise hawk says
sorry about your lose. didnt know her, but we knew the rest of the family. again my condolences go to your family
Aaron and Mollie Phipps says
Many fond memories of your mom/grandma from being her backyard neighbor in town! I will remember picking apples, visiting over the yard fence, and trick or treating.
May you remember her forever and the love of Jesus ease the aches in your heart as she moves on to the next journey!
Pam Rogge says
My sincere condolences to Joyce’s family. She was a special lady and a wonderful artist. I bowled league with Joyce and the girls for many years and will always treasure a “Joyce Original” Christmas card she gave me then. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Rogge
Travis, Amy & Katie Spang says
Our sincere condolences during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lori Nicks says
Catherine and family
I was so sorry to hear about you mom. What a truely taleneted person, with a great sense of humor. I hope your memories help you through this time.
Cindy Slater Lawson says
My sincere condolences to all of the family. I grew up with Sandy and the rest of the family and spent alot of time around Joyce. She was my first basketball coach at Garfield school and also coached Sandy and I in Softball. She was so active all the time and I was so amazed at how much energy she had with such a busy schedule of her own. I remeber her walking the school grounds with the geiger counter and she always found pretty cool things. She also gave us rides to school very early in the morning on several cold winter days so we could practice for baskeball or gymnastics. I remember when I was 17 and she had not seen me in a while I showed up at her home to see if Sandy was home and she did not recoginize me, it was so cute. Her house was always busy with something fun or some adventure. She was an expert at keeping young people busy. I loved her and admired her and she will forever be in my fondest memories of home.
Rest in Peace,
Cindy Slater Lawson
Deb and Merlin Brown says
Annette, Sandy, Shelly and the rest of the family, we were so sadden to read of the lose of your Mother. I so enjoyed running into her and we’d visit about the world of art. I have many fond memories of her and all of you. May time and cherished memories help you through this difficult time. With much Sympathy, Deb and Merlin Brown
Carolyn Zimmerman says
I have enjoyed knowing Joyce and greatly admired her art, her kindness and her patience in life. She was such a special lady and so talented. God Bless each of you as you miss her.