Joyce Elizabeth Weber
January 16, 1952 ~ November 16, 2017
Joyce Elizabeth Matthews Weber, 65, of Jefferson City, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
She was born January 16, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Dr. John Immel Jack and Delma Rita Peggy (Ostenfeld) Matthews.
She was united in marriage on March 19, 1977 at Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City, MO, to James M. Weber, Jr.
Joyce graduated from Helias Catholic High School in 1970. She then enrolled at St. Louis University and later at the University of Missouri, graduating with a B.A. in English Literature in 1974. She then attended Kansas State University where she earned her M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications in 1976. She subsequently attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City where she received a Lifetime Secondary Education Teaching Certificate and her Paralegal Certification.
She was an educator at Helias Catholic High School from the mid-1970s until 1984. She moved on to serve as an administrative assistant at the Missouri Office of State Court Administrator in its Judicial Education Branch until her retirement in 2013. Before and after her retirement, Joyce worked for several years in various organizing and leadership capacities within Helias Catholics performing arts programs, most recently as the director of its Spring Musical.
Joyce was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. She was a former member of the Board of Directors for Jefferson City Montessori School and Jefferson City Little Theater. She loved to travel and explore new places. She was an ardent supporter of the Arts both locally and professionally and was a former member of The Little Theater and Irish Road Company. She especially loved working with the many young men and women from Helias Catholic performing arts and play programs. She was a voracious reader, a poised and facile writer and an engaging and entertaining events speaker. She loved good food, baking, and socializing with friends and family. Joyce was a bottomless source of energy, enthusiasm and optimism who was always clever and upbeat, featuring a unique ability to always bring out the best from herself and those around her.
Survivors include her husband, James M. Weber, in Jefferson City; two children Elizabeth Weber Haynes (Charles), Jefferson City; Jason Weber, Salem, OR; two brothers, Jim Matthews (Jeanne), Lenexa, KS; John Matthews, Mission, KS; and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as Buddy, her beloved Beagle.
A Service of Celebration will be held at 11am Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Visitation will immediately follow until 2pm.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are suggested to Helias Foundation Inc. (P.O. Box 694, Jefferson City, MO 65102) or to the Heart of Missouri Humane Society (P.O. Box 1031, Jefferson City, MO 65102).
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dear Family of Joyce Weber:
I’m sorry to learn of your loss. Joyce and her family were an important part of my family’s life growing up on Moreau Dr. and in the I.C. Parish community. Joyce and I reconnected on FB some years ago. I enjoyed keeping up with her and your family. Joyce was a special lady from a special family. The last person I talked to at Resurrection Cemetery when we put my dad to rest in 1996 was her dad, Dr. John Matthews, dad’s beloved internist. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Family of Joyce Weber:
I’m sorry to learn of your loss. Joyce and her family were an important part of my family’s life growing up on Moreau Dr. and in the I.C. Parish community. Joyce and I reconnected on FB some years ago. I enjoyed keeping up with her and your family. Joyce was a special lady from a special family. The last person I talked to at Resurrection Cemetery when we put my dad to rest in 1996 was her dad, Dr. John Matthews, dad’s beloved internist. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences to all. Joyce was first best friend at age 5 and still my dear friend throughout 60 more years! I’m sure we tallied thousands of miles on bikes and walking home from school together. She touched the lives of so many with her veracious love of life and positivity, and of course with that smile and her hardy laugh! She will be in heart forever!!!
Jim, I was so sorry to read of Joyce’s passing. My thoughts will be with you this holiday and beyond.
We worked together at OSCA and she was always such a joy! We shared a love of theatre and shared many funny stories about our theatre experiences. When we reconnected through FB I was tickled to see she was still involved with the theatre scene in JC. We all still remember her fondly and she will be missed. Sending you prayers of comfort and hope you can smile at the great memories of her people will share with you.
We are so very, very, sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was always so kind and thoughtful to us and everyone around her… she went out of her way to help Wyn and Kyle with their shows… thank goodness Wyn will be there to greet her. We will miss them both. Our hearts go out to you as you mourn the loss of such a perfect lady.
Joyce was one of the sweetest girls in school. Her tremendous talent and personality touched all who knew her. She will be truly missed. I wish her family prayers and wonderful memories!
I was so very sorry to hear of Joyce’s death. She and I had just visited recently about going out to lunch. She was so kind of our family during my husband Joe’s illness and death. I worked with Joyce at the Administrative Hearing Commission for four wonderful months. She was the epitomy of professionalism and caring. I know what a prolonged anticipation of loss is like, but I cannot imagine the pain of such a sudden loss. We were always connected everytime we renewed our friendship. My tears cannot stop, and I am so very sorry I cannot be at her visitation and burial. My family is coming in Saturday for our Thanksgiving. Please know that we will remember your entire family in our prayers. I am so very very sorry.
My condolences to Jim and family. I remember Joyce from Helias and her talent in our plays. I am sorry she is no longer with us.
Mrs. Weber was always such nice and warm person. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to Mr. Weber, Liz, Jason and family.
I taught with Joyce at Helias from 1980 until 1985 and was impressed by her energy and passion for theater. She and her co-director Brian Welch put on some wonderful shows with great kids in those five years, and I will never forget her and that time. A good colleague and teacher. Break a leg, Joyce!
Joyce will always hold a special place in our hearts and our memories. We cherish the times and events we shared with Jim & Joyce over these many years. We look forward to celebrating her life with friends and family on 11/25. Jim, Lizzy, Jay . . . know that we keep you and Joyce in our prayers. With love . . .
Mrs. Weber was an amazing mom, director, and person. I’m sorry to hear of her passing and hope for nothing but the best for her family
Joyce was a gift and Godsend to many a student, myself included. Her contagious energy, passion for the performance and craft, were never lost on me, nor her confidence in my abilities at a time when I needed it. I will always be grateful, and I still look back with fondness on the moments just before each night of the spring musicals with her and Brian Welch. Those moments of fear and anticipation, those moments of solitude and solidarity. She will be forever cherished and celebrated buy all she touched.
jim,i enjoyed being in “mame” with joyce and working at the jefferson city country club with her.she was always gracious,giving,funny and i can’t ever remember her not having a smile on her face.another star has appeared in the sky.
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Met her in Ireland and the USA through our Montfort connection. More recent on social media. Such a beautiful person. My condolences to the family. Will miss our little chats. Ar déis Dé go ráibh a hanamh déilis. Rest in peace deal friend
I am so sad to hear of Joyce’s passing. We had many lovely chats when she was in Ireland and also in Jefferson City. A wonderful woman. R.I.P
I am so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We met many years ago on her first trip to Ireland. I was in awe then of her talent and energetic personality. We reconnected a couple of years ago on Facebook. Always loved her posts. Such a great way with words. May her family be comforted at this time and may she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.