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Joy C. Black
July 29, 1949 – March 10, 2026
It is with broken hearts and an indescribable sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Joy Black. Joy’s passing arose quickly with a diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer on February 2, 2026.
Joy was the fourth born of five children in River Falls, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents Eunice (Bosman) & John Vande Vrede, brother Leroy Vande Vrede, father in law Willard Black, mother in law Louise Black and brother in law Harlan Black. She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years; Terry Black, daughter Tara Halverson(Dustin), son Justin Black(Amy), six amazing grandchildren; McKenna Halverson, Sierra Halverson, Landon Halverson, Isabel Black, Carly Black & Hailey Black, sister Jan Malmer, sister Darlene Hetrick(Gary), ‘little brother’ Gary Vande Vrede, along with countless, wonderful nieces & nephews.
The meaning of JOY refers to the profound feeling of happiness and pleasure.
A wife, sister, mother, Nana & friend; she was everything happy!
A cooking extraordinaire. A baker of all-things-sweet! A music & Elvis lover! She found JOY in most everything in life, the circles of company she cared about and her family being first & the center of how she lived everyday.
Joy graduated from River Falls High School in 1967 and was offered a full time position with 3M Corporation post graduation. Joy took this opportunity with enthusiasm. She had a type of ambition & determination that was unmatched and carried her through a 42 year-career working for 3M in multiple divisions.
In December of 1968 she married her high school sweetheart, ‘Blackie’. Joy & Terry started their family in 1972 with the birth of their daughter and a son to follow in 1976. Tara & Justin were Joy’s entire world. As her children grew and moved through each of their own seasons, their friends quickly became family too.
Joy’s journey was one of light and love. Her kindness will live on in the hearts of those that she left behind. She will be loved always and deeply missed forever.
Join Us for Joy’s Celebration of Life
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Ezekiel Lutheran Church – 202 South 2nd Street / River Falls, Wisconsin
Visitation: 10:00 AM – Service: 11:30 AM
Followed by a Fellowship of Food & Fond Memories
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
17 Comments
So sorry to her of Joy’s passing, our prayers to Terry and family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joy. Our prayers to Terry and the family.
A true friend and always a “joy”.. We will miss her.
Sorry for your loss joy will be missed
Joy was a sweetie!
We were shocked to hear of Joy’s passing! We would like to send our sincere condolences to “Blackie”, his family and their friends! Prayers, Love and hugs to all!
So much love in this tribute to Joy.
Joy was one in a million, sending love and hugs to her family.
Very sorry to hear of Joy’s passing. My condolences to Terry and the whole family.
Joy was a wonderful person prayers to Terry and family
My ❤️ felt thoughts for the entire Black family but especially Tara. Thinking of you all, love Mrs D
I remember her as of the vicious and exciting student. Her voice added to the choir of 1966. My condolences to her family.
Blessings & love Terry to you & your family, this hurts , precious memories from so long ago. 🙏♥️
My condolences Blackie …I was shocked when I heard of Joy’s sudden passing . Prayers for you and family 🙏’s
So sad to hear of Joy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and always had a smile when we had a chance to see her. Our condolences to Terry and the whole family.
From the sweet tone of her voice to the glee in her eyes when she smiled, she is loved and missed.
Blackie, I was devastated to hear of Joy’s passing. She was such a wonderful woman and I have so many great memories of her and you visiting me at Philander’s. Her name was perfect for her – she brought JOY wherever she went. Sending my love!
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