Joyce Parson Larsen, longtime resident of Cache Valley, Utah passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was 91 years old. Joyce was born in Logan, Utah on September 21, 1930 and spent most of her life there. She attended both Brigham Young University and Utah State University before her marriage to Jordan Lamoine Larsen on July 26, 1951. The couple were divorced in 1963.
Joyce had many talents and interests throughout her long life. She used her artistic talent to create drawings and paintings and designed beautiful clothing which she sewed herself. She was a very spiritual person who revered all of God’s creations and enjoyed writing poetry about the natural world. Joyce loved growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs and was committed to natural healing. In her career as a licensed massage therapist and owner of Deseret Health Services, she helped many people to feel better both physically and mentally. She continued to do this work well into her 80’s.
Joyce was a loyal friend and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by two daughters: Kalee (David) Shearer of Seattle and Elyse (Michael) Schwartz of Ottawa, Canada, four
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