David Grant Joyce, 59

David Grant Joyce, 59, of Crookston, Minn., died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in the Palliative Care Center in Fargo, N.D. He was born on Oct. 4, 1950, in Cameron, Mo., but lived most of his life in Montana before settling in Crookston. He had a strong-willed spirit that never gave up the fight, and demonstrated the definition of bravery and courage. Dave s intelligence, humor and charisma always made him very easy to talk to. Because of his good nature, it was not surprising that he became a psychologist; though his love of a small town and passion for computers led him to open Crookston Computer Clinic. He taught us that no matter how grown up you are, you never have to give up the fun things in life. On Aug. 16, 1971, Dave married his best friend, Kathy. In their 36th year of marriage, the two cancer survivors renewed their vows in August 2007. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Denis J. Joyce; and mother, Hazel Karriher Van Meter. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Jeremy, and Jo Ann, of Missoula; daughter, Stephanie Fish, and Jeff, of Grand Forks, N.D.; grandchildren, Damien, Jacob, Sean and Adara; siblings, Denis Joyce, Paula Anderson-Heil and Ron, Jan Joyce, Jewel Bond, Patty Pagan and Chris, and Carol Denny and Virgil; and several nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.