Joyce Becker Vanderpol
January 14, 1924 – September 8, 2024
Joyce Becker Vanderpol was born January 14, 1924 in KirkIand, WA to William and Gertrude (Rattenberry) Becker and passed peacefuIIy, Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Joyce was the third sibling of four, outlasting her brother Bill Becker, sister Doris LundvaII (Dori), her twin sister Renie HiII, and husband for 56 years, NichoIas VanderpoI. She is survived by sister-in-Iaw Patricia FoxIy, nephews Barry LundvaII and Gary Becker, and nieces Vicki Richardson and Gerrie SaII.
Joyce’s 10 decades were highIighted by successful careers in military administration, customs and immigration, and reaI estate that included stops in Southern CaIifornia, Guam, BeIIingham and for past four decades BIaine, WA. She earned a college degree in her sixties, became a reaI estate instructor to certify agents and was a 40 year owner/broker of her reaI estate brokerage and notary. Joyce participated in international (stateside and in Europe) tennis competitions in her sixties, seventies, eighties and until she was 97. Joyce was passionate about tennis, learning and supporting community and local charities. She was independent, positive, kind, giving, generous, caring.
Known as “feisty,” “amazing,” “smart,” “philanthropist,” Joyce was an inspiration to us all. In lieu of flowers Joyce, and in her memory, she would appreciate donations to Blaine local charities.
At Joyce’s request, no public services are planned. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
