Joyce Ellen Rudy (Reed)

Joyce Ellen Rudy (Reed), born January 31, 1929, passed away on her birthday January 31, 2026, 97 years later. She was with her loving family when she passed.

Joyce was born in Columbus, Ohio to Amy and Robert Reed, along with an older brother Jim, and younger sister Alice(Goodburn).

She graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Social Work. She and James Arthur Rudy were married in Columbus Ohio, June 20, 1953 and had 3 children, Tim, Cinda(Rick) and Becky(Rob). They had 6 grandchildren, Peter, Brian, Kevin, Laura(Danny), Alison, and Eric, and 2 great grandchildren, Micah and Ezra.

After moving from Ohio, Joyce and Jim(1930-2010) lived in Newport Beach and later Santa Barbara for 45 years before moving to San Diego in 2021. Joyce loved playing bridge with friends, sewing, taking care of her many plants, eating chocolate and reading with her book club. She also loved time with her family.

A memorial service was held in San Diego on February 15, 2026 We toasted Joyce Ellen with wine and See’s candy.