Joyce Irene Engle, 80, of North Platte stepped into the Loving Arms of her Savior April 8, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer.

Joyce was born in Hershey, NE on September 28, 1935 to Clifford and Ester (Lindakugel) Founds.   The family moved to the Sandhills where she attended school.  Joyce married Don Miller; to this union they had a daughter who was the light of Joyce’s life.  Don and Joyce decided to part ways, but always remained friends.  She met and married Bill Hagans, Bill died in 1979.  Joyce later met the one true love of her life, John Engle.  The two were united in marriage in 1981 when Joyce became the mother to John’s two children.

Joyce loved her family and friends, especially her grand and great-grandkids.  She loved to fish and camp and looked forward to the annual family reunion that took place every June for the past 33 years.  Joyce enjoyed bowling, gambling, country western music, loved to dance and loved the Huskers!  She was a member of the Eagles, VFW, the Moose, and the Elks.  Joyce was in charge of the VFW annual Easter Egg Hunt where she loved helping the kids dye up to 12, 000 eggs!

Joyce leaves behind her husband of 34 years, John of North Platte; daughter, Linda (Jerry) Gibson of Sutherland; step-children, Mark Engle of Texas, and Juana Engle of North Platte; grandchildren, Heather (Cody) Rupe of North Platte, Savanna (Chris) Hollibaugh of Wallace, Rae Ann (Rudy) Perdomo, Shania Gibson and Derek Gibson all of Sutherland; and Megan Engle of Texas; great-grandchildren, Amelia Rupe, “Little” Bill McCoy, Hunter McCoy, and Carsten Gibson; brother, William (Bonnie) Founds of Arvada, CO; sisters, Marge Cochran of North Platte, and Evelyn Favinger of Thorton, CO; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald Founds; and a brother-in-law, Ralph Cochran.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating.  Per Joyce’s request please dress casual or in “Husker” red.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.