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Joye EVANS

Joye (nee Williamson) OBE EVANS

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Joye EVANS Obituary

EVANS, Joye (Beatrice Mary Joye) (nee Williamson) OBE. Former Chief Commissioner of NZ Girl Guides. On Saturday 28th August 2021, peacefully at Julia Wallace Retirement Village. Aged 92 years. Much loved daughter of Laura and John Williamson (Deceased), Dearly loved wife of the late David, Cherished and admired aunt of 17 nieces and nephews and their families, originating from Feilding, Maungaturoto, Whangarei and Australia. Great friend and mentor to many. She changed lives and gave it her all. Due to current restrictions, Joye will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at St Peter's Church, Ruahine St. Palmerston North, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to NZ Cancer Society, PO Box 5170, Palmerston North, 4441, would be appreciated. All messages to the Family c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North, 4441.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 31, 2021.

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September 5, 2021

Joye is fondly remembered by National Guiding Friends throughout New Zealand.
I remember her especially for JENYF( The Joye Evans National Youth Forum) and her total support and encouragement of young leaders in New Zealand.
I held the position of National Youth Adviser from 1997-2002, along with Assistant National Youth Adviser Sonia Allpress. We mentored 14-25 year olds in Girl Guiding New Zealand. We were very privileged to co-ordinate five youth forums during those years. We were so grateful that Joye had had the foresight to see how important it was to involve young leaders in decision making.
She was inspirational in all manner of ways, to many members of Girl Guiding New Zealand .
National Guiding Friends co-ordinator.
Auckland Guiding Friends Co-ordinator.

Maher Younsi

September 1, 2021

R.I.P , Joye Evans .

Liz Winter

September 1, 2021

I admired Joye's enthusiastic 'get-up-and-go' attitude. As Chief Commissioner she was in the right position at the right time to take Guiding forward for the benefit of girls and women.

Trish Wheeler

September 1, 2021

Joye was an amazing lady!
Highly organised and a very clear thinker; she was a great mentor. Her contribution to humanity via cardiology, Guides, and organising the first Daffodil Day in NZ from their garage are just a few! RIP Joye

Sue Gallagher

September 1, 2021

Joye was an inspiration to so many and made a very big impact on my life - giving me the most wonderful job I had ever dreamed of. Rest in Peace Joye.

Wayne & Alison Short and girls

August 31, 2021

Aunty Joye - a wonderful lady full of life who was an inspiration to everyone she knew. Ahead of her time in so many ways. A life well travelled and well lived. Always lots of fun. We will miss you greatly!

August 31, 2021

A remarkable leader who gave so much to Girlguiding NZ as Chief Commissioner. We benefit today from the inspiration she gave.

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