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Joyce Anne Enns-Kirk

1936 - 2022

Joyce Anne Enns-Kirk obituary, 1936-2022, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1936

DIED

2022

Joyce Enns-Kirk Obituary


JOYCE ANNE ENNS-KIRK
1936 ˜ 2022

Joyce died peacefully on March 8, 2022, at the age of 85. Joyce was born July 2, 1936, in Portland, OR, to Paul and Anne Niedringhaus. She graduated from Franklin HS in 1954 and attended the University of Oregon where she graduated with a teaching degree in 1958. Joyce taught for 49 years until retiring in 2007.
Joyce was married to Ronald Enns from 1960-1973 and had two children, Eric & Michael. In 1976, Joyce married Daniel Kirk and remained so until his passing in 2003.
Joyce was a lifelong devout Lutheran and was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church where she enjoyed participating in the Peace and Justice Ministry. She had a great passion for traveling and The Oregon Ducks where she spent many years in the stands cheering them on. Joyce also enjoyed gardening, the theater and spending time with friends and family.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Anne; and grandson, Christopher Enns.
She is survived by her sons, Eric and Michael Enns; Roxy Freeman; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Friends and family are invited to attend her memorial service on April 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684) followed by a Celebration of Life with her favorite treats.
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Published by The Columbian on Apr. 7, 2022.

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Vito

June 23, 2023

Mrs. Enns taught my most valuable lessons in high school back in 1989. It seemed silly at the time to talk about mental health, self esteem, and healthy boundaries, but those lessons resonated with me in the years to come.

I have very fond memories of jump roping and especially square dancing in her PE class.

I wish I could thank her now, which is why I was looking her up.

Dj

May 13, 2023

Joyce was a very sweet person. I used to care take for her take her places clean her apartment and helped her move when she needed it. She was full of life loved to talk. She loved her cat Annie. Annie the cat had a mind of her own. You will always be in my prayers and it was nice when we had time together to have known you. You were always smiling and ready for anything that life through in her path!!!!!

Diane Craig Connolly

May 8, 2022

Mrs Enns was a wonderful lady. She had so much love and compassion for each of her students. I am thankful to have had her as a teacher.

My condolences to Mickey and family. Your mom was a treasure, and will be missed.

MeeMee Pak and Oland Andrus

April 11, 2022

This is what I learned from Joyce; No one is perfect. Everyone has something they need to work on, but to give into fear is not an option.
"Don't be afraid!"

Thank you Joyce for being so brave! I will always cherish the time we shared together.

Tia (Ball) Miller

April 10, 2022

Mrs. Enns was a great teacher and I was fortunate to have her as mine. She will be missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family.

Sharon Sanders

April 9, 2022

I have many fond memories of Joyce at Camas High School. Condolences from the Sanders family to her family.

Greg and jan shafer and family

April 9, 2022

Our family had the unique and treasured experience of having joyce live with us in our home after the death of her husband. She taught at the school i worked at and so we became close. She needed a change of housing and I needed a new and wiser friend. We became traveling buddies, confidantes and she and her cat, became a very intragal part of our family! The memories we have of her as a beloved teacher, friend and sports enthusiast will be near and dear to our hearts always!!! She will be dearly missed by each of us!

Terri (Doss) Smith

April 9, 2022

Mrs. Enns was my teacher at JDZ,
I have only good memories, and offer my heartfelt condolences to her entire family.

So sorry Erik.

Terrie Polley Schafer

April 7, 2022

Sincer condolences to all the family. Mrs Enns was my favorite teacher . I so happy to have some conversations with her during her later teaching and after her retirement. She definitely had great positive influence on the students she taught.

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