Nereson, Joyce Arlene (née Ayshford) 1937-2020 "Nan" Joyce died peacefully on Oct. 7 in the presence of her children of end-stage Alzheimer's disease. Joyce was a mother, grandma, sister, aunt, wife, and loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Sue Ann, her husband, William Eugene, and her six siblings. Throughout her life she loved and cared for four children: Laurie (Jim Manteufel), Bill (Paula Haller-Croteau), Sue Ann, and Cathy (Bret Eyler); seven grandchildren: Ariel Nereson (Matt Durkin), Jenni Whitney, Gunnar Nereson (Megan Martin), Suzanne Nereson, Ethan Eyler, Annika Eyler, and Beau Eyler; and two great-granddaughters: Josie Ann Durkin and Kennedy Joyce Nereson. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Minnesota Humane Society, mnhumane.org

Published on October 18, 2020


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