Joyce Anne Beytien, 88, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held Friday, October 4, 2024, 11 a.m. at New Journey United Church of Christ in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
 Clergy Officiating: Pastor Jill Warner; Organist: Bev Wangerin; Soloists: Jean Anderson “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, Brian Brosz “The Lord’s Prayer”; Readers: Abby DuBé, Libby Huemoeller, Allie Applegath; Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “What The World Needs Now Is Love”; Honorary Urn Bearers: Pam Hoffman, Zondra Larsen, Kathleen McGraw, Helen Snyder, Ruth Torgerson, Renee Wetterling.
 Joyce Anne Beytien was born on July 29, 1936, in St. Paul. She was the daughter of Paul and Gussie (Myracle) Bergendahl. Joyce was baptized as an infant at First Baptist Church in Montevideo. She received her education in Montevideo and was a graduate of Montevideo High School, class of 1954. Joyce furthered her education at Macalester College in St. Paul, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.
 On June 21, 1958, Joyce was united in marriage to Spencer Beytien at First Baptist Church in Montevideo. This marriage was blessed with two children, Lisa and Beth. Joyce and Spencer made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 66 years of marriage.
 Joyce was a kindergarten, first grade and substitute teacher in Hutchinson Public Schools. She retired in 2000. After retirement, she volunteered in classrooms.
 As a member of New Journey United Church of Christ in Hutchinson, she served as a council member, minister recruitment committee, choir director and member of Women’s Fellowship. She was a member of McLeod County Historical Society and a founding member of Friends of the Library and served as president.
 Joyce enjoyed performing in Hillbilly Honies, a whimsical music group of women that entertained at area nursing homes and in addition, other venues to fund educational scholarships for Hutchinson youth.
 She shared her leadership skills and talents as a Girl Scout Leader and was an avid visitor of people in nursing homes and assisted living facilities delivering books from the library and meals on wheels.
 In 2023, Joyce was named Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Woman of the Year.
 Joyce enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening, playing bridge, and going for bike rides. She also enjoyed traveling and collecting and creating miniatures and dollhouses. She especially cherished time spent with her family, grandchildren and friends.
 Blessed be her memory.
 Joyce is survived by her husband, Spencer Beytien of Hutchinson; children, Lisa Beytien-Carlson and her husband Paul of St. Paul, Beth Beytien and her friend Casey of Rochester; grandchildren, Abby (Robert) DuBé, Libby (Joseph) Huemoeller, Allie (Brett) Applegath; great-grandchildren, Grace and Owen DuBé, Hendricks and Lila Huemoeller, Ella Applegath; many other relatives and friends.
 Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Gussie Bergendahl; brother, Thomas (Betty) Bergendahl.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.