"She was a wonderful woman, so sorry for your loss! "
In loving memory of
Joan "Joey" L. Westby
July 22, 1930 - December 2, 2019
Joan "Joey" Louise Westby, 89 of Houston, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab.
Joey was born July 22, 1930 in Mankato to George and Madeline (White) Wirig. On April 4, 1950, she married Charles Westby in Houston. They loved to travel including bus trips, casino trips and several vacations to Hawaii. Joey and Charles took care of the Money Creek Cemetery for several years. Joey was an immaculate homemaker. She was an avid golfer and bowler and rarely missed her daily 5-mile walk. Joey was a faithful member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son, Chuck (Cindy) Westby of Goodview; two grandchildren, Chad Westby of Rochester and Chelsie (Matt) Kiekbusch of Dover; two great-grandsons, Mason and Marek Kiekbusch; sisters-in-law, Joycelyn Westby and June Appinel and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be 4 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Hoff Funeral Home - Houston with the Reverend Linda McPeak officiating. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until the time of the service. She will be laid to rest at Money Creek Cemetery at a later date.
Please share a memory of Joey and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Houston is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"My beautiful Aunt Joey, you were such an inspiration to me growing up! You were the perfect example of what a ?lady? looked like. Mom and daddy always told me to act like a lady and i always thought of you! ?? You were always soft spoken, had a soft, sweet laugh and I don?t think you ever swore either!? I remember how much you and Uncle Chuck loved each other! It was beautiful! I can still hear you saying ?oh Charles!? And blushing when he told a ?colorful? joke! Your hair was always perfect, you wore twin sweater sets and pearls! Your house was like out of a magazine, always perfect! I remember being so excited to see your Christmas tree each year because it was always flocked and you changed the colors of your ornaments every year! as i got older, my mom always said i looked and acted more snd more like you. And i loved hearing that! You were one of the most influential people in my life and probably never even knew it! You will be missed by so many! Give Grandma Deed, uncle Chuck, and my daddy a huge hug from me. Love you so Aunt Joey! ????? "
"I will miss you, Grandma! ???"
"Chuck and Cin...So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Love you guys, Jini and David"
"Sorry for your loss Chuck & family. RIP Joey."
"So sorry to hear this. I got to know Joey quite well through visits to see mom. She always asked me about how mom was. Thank you Joey for being that friend."
"Chuck and Cindy, So very sorry for your loss. Fondly, Jeanine "
"My sympathy to Chuck and family. Joey was a wonderful lady. Godspeed"
"My sympathy to Joey?s family! Mercedes & Sam Benson"
"Such a beautiful and loving and kind person. Love you so very much Joey. All our love ?? Steve and Holly Westby Riley and Nikkie"
"Thoughts and prayers for Joey's family
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"I will miss my weekly hugs that she always waited for. Loved her like my own mom. She was the kindest person. Will miss her."
"Joey will be so missed by her Cross of Christ family. My sympathy to her family and friends."
"Chuck and Cindy...I am so sorry. My prayers for comfort during this difficult time. "
"When I met this beautiful lady on a bus trip, I knew immediately what a wonderful person she was. She was lovely both inside and out. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by her family. It was my pleasure to have known her."
"Joey and Chuck were neighbors of ours on Jefferson street. You couldn't have found better neighbors anywhere. Both Joey and Chuck would always tell us how they appreciated the way we kept up our lawn. Theirs was always trimmed the best in town. Joey was so kind and considerate and will be missed by many. Rest in piece Joey. Mike and Kelly Beckman "