Dorothy Joyce Lyman Mather died on November 26, 2023 in Arcata. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on October 30, 1930.

She and her parents Ralph and Dorothy Lyman came to Arcata in 1936. She was a graduate of Arcata Union High School and San Jose State University, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. After graduation, she returned to Arcata and worked as executive secretary to Robert Matthews at A. Brizard, Inc. until her marriage to Deane Mather in 1952, when she became a full-time homemaker.

Joyce held various offices and served on the executive boards of Humboldt Sponsors, Jacoby Creek P.T.A. and Arcata and Eureka Republican Women’s Clubs. She was a member of RN chapter of P.E.O., Arcata chapter Order of Eastern Star, Baywood Golf and Country Club and Arcata First Presbyterian Church.

Her greatest joy in life was being with her family. She liked to play bridge, and belonged to several bridge clubs. She also liked to travel, especially exploring the culture, sights and foods of France.

Joyce was predeceased by her husband Deane Burdett Mather, her parents Ralph and Dorothy Lyman, and brother Richard Fulton Lyman.

She is survived by her children Karen Schrage, Debra Mather, Terri Morris and Michael Mather; son-in-law Gary Schrage, son-in-law Clair Morris, daughter-in-law Deanna Mather; grandchildren Tiffany Mashburn, Trevor Schrage, Timothy Koch, Ashlyn Mather, Ellise Mather, Max Mather and Reid Mather; great-grandchildren Kaylin and Jace Mashburn.

At her request, there will be no services.

Memorial donations may be made to Humboldt Sponsors, P.E.O., or the donor’s favorite charity.

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