Evelyn "Joyce" Jorgensen

A Life Remembered

Joyce passed away on June 1st, 2026 in Sumner, WA. Born in Fresno,CA on March 8th, 1932 to Folmer and Gladys Hansen, Joyce grew up with a deep connection to the Lord and strong relationships with her family. She and her husband joined Mt View Lutheran Church in Edgewood, WA where she has been a member for over 60 years.

Her Legacy

Joyce dedicated her life to being a mother and homemaker while her husband Peter worked for 40 years at Boeing providing for his family. When she wasn’t making delicious dishes to bring everyone together, she sang in the church choir, enjoyed reading and always made herself available for her children. Whether it was attending a school concert or taking care of her own parents as they aged, Joyce’s passion was always her family. She enjoyed puzzles, brainteasers and games, even making a yearly $1 bet with her father over the World Series. Joyce shared a special bond with her sister Fern and they exchanged eagle keepsakes annually since July 9th 1980 as they proclaimed their own holiday. Joyce lived her life treasuring every moment with her loved ones and in turn, they savored their moments with her.

Family & Connections

Preceded in death by: Husband Peter Jorgensen; daughter Tammy Jorgensen; father Folmer Hansen; mother Gladys Hansen; sisters Joan Benefield and Fern Hansen; and nephew Tommy Benefield.

Survived by:

1. Brother: Ernie Hansen

a. Children: David Hansen, Sharon Erickson, and Barb Saul

2. Daughter: Debbie Ballard and her husband Bob Ballard.

a. Children: Samantha Thompson (and her daughters Gabrielle Thompson and her son Leo Thompson; Kaitlyn Thompson; and Tabatha Thompson), Eric Ballard (and wife Meg Ballard, children Millie and Sophie Ballard), and Brian Ballard.

3. Daughter (Tammy Jorgensen's children): Amy Ross; Rebecca Gallwas (and husband Preston Gallwas, children Peter, Elisabeth, and Delilah Gallwas); and Jennifer Bonel (and husband Joaquine Bonel-Mariscal, children Alejandro, Miguel, Gabriel, and Mateo Bonel).

Service Details

A celebration of life will be held on:

Date: June 27th, 2026

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Mt. View Lutheran Church in Edgewood, WA