Joyce Marie (Burton) Green, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024. Joyce was born on July 9, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Walter and Bess (Humphreys) Burton. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1950. She attended beauty school and owned her own shop until she married Bill Green. Through Bill’s career in Navy service the family was stationed in California, Guam, Washington and Wisconsin. After being married to Bill, she embarked on a new career in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, founding Five Flags Golf Course, which she ran successfully for 20 years. Joyce retired at the age of 74 and settled in Lodi, Wisconsin, with her daughter, Jane. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Lodi. Joyce was an avid cook, enjoyed reading, studying genealogy and researching her family history, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Joyce is survived by her children, Helen (Bob) AlSaid, Michael and Jane (Steve) Edwards; daughter-in-law, Peggy; grandchildren, Ibrahim, Justin, Billy, Kyle, Melissa, Jeremy and Rebecca; four great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Shelley; and sister-in-law, Donna Burton.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Bill; son, Lee; siblings, Rose (Warren) Heck and Dan Burton. Joyce chose to be buried with her parents at Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, Minnesota. A private burial will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Coon Rapids VFW 9625, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their exceptional care and support in Joyce’s time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice. To view and sign a guestbook, please visit ryanfuneralservice.com, Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Windsor/DeForest Chapel, 6924 Lake Road, 608-846-4250.
