Joyce E Lund

Joyce E. Lund

Our sweet Auntie died peacefully June 20, 2025. She was born in Duluth to Renville and Agnes Lund. Her family moved to Bemidji MN when she was just months old. She graduated from High School and then Bemidji State College with a degree in Elementary Education. She later completed a Masters Equivalency. Also a graduate of Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis and attended Theological Seminary in Chicago. She completed 2 years training at the Monastery in Duluth in Spiritual Direction and 2 years in the Lay Ministry Program through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Joyce taught at Piedmont, Park Point and Washburn Schools in Duluth and also served as an educational missionary in Tanzania, E. Africa for 4 years.

Baptized at 1st Swedish Lutheran in Duluth, She was confirmed at and an active member of Bethel Lutheran while in Bemidji, then Gloria Dei, Concordia (Duluth), Good Shepherd (Fayetteville, AR) and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (Duluth). From 2005 to 2007 she served as President of the NE MN Synodical Women's Organization of the ELCA

Preceded in death by her parents; her companion for 45 years; Elna Mae (Lindy) Lindahl, brother Donald & wife Bernice Lund (Portland, OR), nephew Wallace Lund, Sister Eileen & husband John Dexter (Duluth), niece–in–law Denise.

Survived by Nephews near; Daniel Dexter (Bessie), David Dexter (Kathleen), Mark Dexter (Susan), James Dexter (Kathryn), Niece Carol Hall (William) and far; niece Roberta Akesson (Curt), nephew Terry Lund both of OR and all of the offspring.

Special thanks to Aftenro Home, Essentia Hospice and especially to her wonderful friends that helped in her last months.

Memorial Service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth Saturday July 12. Visitation at 10am, Service at 11:00. Memorials may be given to the church in lieu of flowers. (45th Ave E. and Colorado St. Duluth, MN 55804) Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home 218–727–3555