Joyce Zuniga

Joyce M Zuniga, age 72 of Frederic departed this life October 3, 2013. Joyce entered this life on August 25, 1941 to her parents Claude and Margaret Abel in St. Paul, Minnesota where she grew up and attended the Johnson High School . Joyce moved around a bit during her life spending time in Montana, California, White Bear Lake, Shoreview and Mahtomedi before making her home in the Frederic, Wisconsin area. Joyce loved being outdoors where she could work in her gardens and go fishing. She also enjoyed a good hand of cards, crocheting and cooking for her friends and family. She was a longtime member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Darlene Weekes and son Vincent Scott Zuniga. She is survived and will be sadly missed by her husband Philip; children Eugene (Marcia) Zuniga, Tamera (Jay) Samuelson, Lori (Walter) Nelson, Robert(Shauna) Zuniga, Jeffery Zuniga, and Paulette (Dennis) Nelson; her 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; siblings Faith Von Behren, Gloria Gomez, Mary Lou (Edward) Ruiz, Claudette (Gary) Schiefelbein, David (Kathy) Abel, and Donald (Patricia) Abel; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM (Visitation 3-4 PM) at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic with Pastor Paul Peterson and Pastor Roger Kastelle. Music will be provided by Nicole Samuelson and Dana Peterson. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Samuelson, Preston Nelson, Andrew Zuniga, Devin Nelson, Coleman Nelson and Zachary Zuniga. Interment will be Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com