Joyce L DeRusha

Dec. 22, 1941 — Aug. 12, 2015

Joyce Lee Deleye DeRusha went to be with her Savior on Aug. 12, 2015, following a long battle with cancer.

Joyce was born on Dec. 22, 1941, in Portland to Ira and Mamie Deleye. She grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany Union High School. She was employed by the court systems in Linn County for many years retiring in 1996.

She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and her pets, Ernest, Diesel, JB and BJ.

At the time of her death she was surrounded by her family: son Allan Ahart of Lebanon, and sisters Shirley Bailey of Albany, Bonna Meyer of Roseburg and Belva Woods of Mesa, Arizona.

At her request, no services will be held.

Donations may be made in her name to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.