Joy Aletha Shoup Obituary
Description: Joy Aletha Shoup Obituary...Our Heartfelt Condolences To Her Loved Ones...
Published: 10/19/2021
Byline: Hart
Joy Aletha Shoup
September 22, 1932 - October 15, 2021
Obituary
Joy Aletha Shoup went home to her Savior on Oct. 15, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Scott County, Kansas, to Otto and Alice (Bennett) Geeseka.
She grew up on the farm where she was a tomboy riding her father's pet steers, herding the cattle while riding her pony, learning to drive tractors, and learning to swim which came in handy later when she taught swimming and worked as a life guard. Joy attended grade school at Shallow Water, Kansas, and high school at Scott County, graduating in 1950. She then went on to college for two years at Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado.
In 1953, Joy and Rufus Schroeder were married. Four children were born to them: Teresa, Craig, Carl, and Bill. Joy and Rufus divorced in 1980. During her years in Crowley County, Joy took part in many activities, beginning by working as a secretary for Arnold Wilshusen, the County Extension Agent, and was a member of the newly formed Jayceettes.
Later she was a secretary/bookkeeper for the family business, H & R Farm Equipment of Ordway (now H & R Tire in Rocky Ford) and helped with the family farm for many years. She was a member of the Merry Matrons EHU Club, Hobby Club, and the Thursday Afternoon Club.
In the 1980's Joy worked for The Ordway New Era, and did some substitute teaching, enjoying the challenge. Her greatest pride was helping put together the Crowley County Historical Book in 1981 and being secretary/bookkeeper for that group.
However, her most enjoyable times were helping with needlecraft exhibits at both the Crowley County Fair and the Arkansas Valley Fair where she won a number of 1st and Championship ribbons. Doing handcrafts - knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, making quits, and sewing - were her favorite pastimes, making something from a plain piece of material and some thread or a ball or yarn. This she proved many times with gifts for her children and grandchildren.
In 1991 Joy and Arthur Shoup were married at her brother's home in Garden City, Kansas. Arthur passed away in March, 1998.
Joy was an election judge for many years - going from paper and counting each vote by hand, to having a machine do all the work. She enjoyed doing this as she got to see - and have a short visit with - many people, as election was the only time she saw them.
In later years, Joy continued with her crafts and just trying to be a good neighbor. She also cherished friendships and fun with her fellow Red Hats. She was a long-time member of The River of Life Fellowship in Ordway and looked forward to the Wise Bible study gatherings each week. Joy loved each member of her family deeply and was always interested in what was going on in their lives.
Joy is survived by daughter Teresa (Mike) Wadleigh of Cheraw; sons Craig Schroeder and Carl Schroeder, both of Ordway, and Bill (Kim) Schroeder of Rocky Ford; grandchildren Heather (Oz) Hoeme, Andrew (Ashley) Schroeder, Luke Schroeder, Mark (Snowy) Schroeder, Tim (Samantha) Weiss; great-grandson Jacob Hoeme, soon-to-arrive great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Agnes, brother Henry, and husband Arthur Shoup.
Celebration of Life will be held Sat., Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at The River of Life Fellowship in Ordway, CO. As there will be no viewing, Joy's request is that you honor her memory by calling or visiting a member of your family or a neighbor.
Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the ALS Association, or a charity of your choice direct or through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
She grew up on the farm where she was a tomboy riding her father's pet steers, herding the cattle while riding her pony, learning to drive tractors, and learning to swim which came in handy later when she taught swimming and worked as a life guard. Joy attended grade school at Shallow Water, Kansas, and high school at Scott County, graduating in 1950. She then went on to college for two years at Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado.
In 1953, Joy and Rufus Schroeder were married. Four children were born to them: Teresa, Craig, Carl, and Bill. Joy and Rufus divorced in 1980. During her years in Crowley County, Joy took part in many activities, beginning by working as a secretary for Arnold Wilshusen, the County Extension Agent, and was a member of the newly formed Jayceettes.
Later she was a secretary/bookkeeper for the family business, H & R Farm Equipment of Ordway (now H & R Tire in Rocky Ford) and helped with the family farm for many years. She was a member of the Merry Matrons EHU Club, Hobby Club, and the Thursday Afternoon Club.
In the 1980's Joy worked for The Ordway New Era, and did some substitute teaching, enjoying the challenge. Her greatest pride was helping put together the Crowley County Historical Book in 1981 and being secretary/bookkeeper for that group.
However, her most enjoyable times were helping with needlecraft exhibits at both the Crowley County Fair and the Arkansas Valley Fair where she won a number of 1st and Championship ribbons. Doing handcrafts - knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, making quits, and sewing - were her favorite pastimes, making something from a plain piece of material and some thread or a ball or yarn. This she proved many times with gifts for her children and grandchildren.
In 1991 Joy and Arthur Shoup were married at her brother's home in Garden City, Kansas. Arthur passed away in March, 1998.
Joy was an election judge for many years - going from paper and counting each vote by hand, to having a machine do all the work. She enjoyed doing this as she got to see - and have a short visit with - many people, as election was the only time she saw them.
In later years, Joy continued with her crafts and just trying to be a good neighbor. She also cherished friendships and fun with her fellow Red Hats. She was a long-time member of The River of Life Fellowship in Ordway and looked forward to the Wise Bible study gatherings each week. Joy loved each member of her family deeply and was always interested in what was going on in their lives.
Joy is survived by daughter Teresa (Mike) Wadleigh of Cheraw; sons Craig Schroeder and Carl Schroeder, both of Ordway, and Bill (Kim) Schroeder of Rocky Ford; grandchildren Heather (Oz) Hoeme, Andrew (Ashley) Schroeder, Luke Schroeder, Mark (Snowy) Schroeder, Tim (Samantha) Weiss; great-grandson Jacob Hoeme, soon-to-arrive great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Agnes, brother Henry, and husband Arthur Shoup.
Celebration of Life will be held Sat., Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at The River of Life Fellowship in Ordway, CO. As there will be no viewing, Joy's request is that you honor her memory by calling or visiting a member of your family or a neighbor.
Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the ALS Association, or a charity of your choice direct or through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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