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Joyce Carling Kirk

Joyce Kirk Obituary

JOYCE CARLING KIRK Beloved wife, mother and daughter, Joyce Carling Kirk, 68, passed away April 2, 2010, in Las Vegas, following a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Fillmore, Utah, the daughter of Norval and Ellen Carling. Joyce married James L. Kirk, Dec. 27, 1961, in Salt Lake City, in the Salt Lake LDS temple. She was an active member of the LDS church. Joyce is survived by her husband; children, Malcom of Logandale, Michelle McClary of Indian Springs, Monique Peters of Las Vegas, Melissa Planck of Mesquite, and Michael of Las Vegas; mother, Ellen of Ely; brothers and sisters, Frank Carling of Scappoose, Ore., Orval Carling of Butte, Mont., Florence Benavidez of Henderson, Anna Mae Williamson of Ely, and Colleen Dutson of Hinckley, Utah. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Visitation again 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 9, with funeral services following, both at the LDS Church, 3300 N. Buffalo. Burial will follow at Bunkers Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 6, 2010.

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Valerie Buckingham

September 30, 2010

Aunt Joyce was such a wonderful person. She was so graceful and so nice to everyone. She always had a bright smile, and made everyone feel good. You are in my thoughts and prayers Aunt Joyce.

Love, Valerie (Carling) Buckingham

Beverly Henderson DeLorenzo

April 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you-Jim, Malcolm, Michelle, Monique, Melissa and Michael. I can still hear Joyce's laugh when I think of her-it makes me smile. With love to all of you.

Denys Remington Wachterdorff

April 9, 2010

I love you dearly Aunt Joyce.

Your Neice

April 7, 2010

The memory of your open arms accompanied by that smile when I needed it most has always been in a special place in my heart. Till we meet again....

Michelle Kirk

April 7, 2010

One of the few people I've ever met that cared so much about others. She had such a kind heart and was someone I respected deeply. I feel blessed to have known her since I married her son 14 years ago.

Bob & Mary Keiser

April 6, 2010

We lived by Joyce & Jim in the '70's. What wonderful people they were and they raised a great family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kevin McClary

April 6, 2010

Because of the way the two of you have lived your lives and raised your children, my life has been blessed and will be through eternity. I married your wonderful daughter. Our children have been influenced by your never ending love. With every fiber of my being I am gratefull to you both.

April 6, 2010

Keep your memories close. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Leslie Craven

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