Joyce Anne Buck

On March 7, 2025, Joyce Buck, a gorgeous woman who lit up every room she entered and touched the lives of everyone she ever met, passed on to new and different adventures at 87 years old.

Born in Rabbit Lake Kenora, Ontario in 1937 to John and Anna Husak, she was predeceased by her husband Gerald, her parents and two sisters Cecila and Barbara. She is survived by her children Chris and Cheryl, her two siblings Victor and Rita and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce and Gerald met at a teen dance party at Bronx Park Community Club in Winnipeg Manitoba where they fell head over heels in love and were married shortly thereafter. Together, Joyce and Gerald were a strikingly handsome pair who loved to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Joyce lived life to the fullest. She and her best friend Georgie Davirro enjoyed frequenting a famous bar in Santa Barbara, The Nugget, where they themselves were celebrities. Longtime friend and dear companion Erwin Ward and Joyce spiced up the dance floor at the Elks Club and enjoyed many Mexican meals together. Dear friend Valerie Halverson and Joyce spent many outings together at Jane’s giggling and sharing stories. And lifelong friend Joe Buchanan enjoyed many memorable occasions with both Joyce and Gerald from the time they were married.

Joyce was a mother, wife, sister, auntie, friend and career woman. She worked at the airport for an executive airline that flew VIPs all over the world and also worked at the University of Southern California (Santa Barbara) in addition to various other companies. She always put others needs before her own and her love knew no limits.

As things go, a light like Joyce leaves behind many friends who will miss her dearly. At Joyce’s request there is to be no funeral. We would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for the care, compassion, and kindness to Joyce during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara.