Obituary of Joyce Eileen Malfait

JOYCE NOBLE MALFAIT Joyce Noble Malfait of Washougal, WA passed away on February 4, 2009 in Vancouver, WA at the age 86. She was born to Peter and Lena Burns on October 12, 1922 in Vancouver, WA. She joined one sister, Dorothy Barnard. Always ready with a smile for everyone, she loved her adoring children and many friends. She enjoyed a good party, playing cards with her friends, and traveling. Joyce is survived by her husband, Leon Malfait of Washougal; children, Patty Gene Smith of Vancouver, Mark Noble of Yakima, Jeff Noble of Camas, Debbie Lonnie Tipton of Washougal and Bonnie Joyce Noble of Portland. She leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She also leaves behind three nephews, Don, Gary and Rick Barnard, and a very loving and devoted niece, Bonnie Alan Deming. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, sister, husband, Les Noble, and sons, Dan and Mike Noble. Joyceâ??s family would like to express a very special thank you to Steve and Cathy Sandlin and Jackie, her care-givers at Choices, and Kaiser Hospice. You were truly our angels! A vigil service will be held Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 PM at Straubâ??s Funeral Home in Camas. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, February 13 at 11:00 AM at Grace Foursquare Church in Camas. Burial will follow at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.