Joyce Diven obituary: Joyce Diven's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Joyce Nadine Diven
1933 - 2018

Obituary photo of Joyce Diven, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Joyce Diven, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Joyce Nadine Diven
1933 - 2018

Joyce Nadine Diven, 85, Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at a local hospital.

Joyce was born October 7, 1933 in Lawrence, the daughter of George D. and Lucy E. (Corwin) Peck.

She lived most of her life in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1951.

She worked as a clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad for 15 years. Later she cashiered at Hanover Pancake House, Rosa's Mexican Restaurant and finally at the Capital Plaza Gift shop, retiring in ???

Survivors include a son, Larry (Verna) Diven, Meriden; daughters, Sandra L. Diven, Prescott, AZ, Tammy A. (Bruce) Brumbaugh, Topeka; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Phyllis Knight; and son-in-law, Jerry Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society.

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Joyce Nadine Diven, 85, Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at a local hospital.

Joyce was born October 7, 1933 in Lawrence, the daughter of George D. and Lucy E. (Corwin) Peck.

She lived most of her life in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1951.

She worked as a clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad for 15 years. Later she cashiered at Hanover Pancake House, Rosa's Mexican Restaurant and finally at the Capital Plaza Gift shop, retiring in ???

Survivors include a son, Larry (Verna) Diven, Meriden; daughters, Sandra L. Diven, Prescott, AZ, Tammy A. (Bruce) Brumbaugh, Topeka; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Phyllis Knight; and son-in-law, Jerry Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society.

To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
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Service

Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
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Interment

Mount Hope Cemetery
Topeka, Kansas

Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

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