Helen "Joyce" (Silcox) Chizek

Helen Joyce Chizek passed away July 7, 2020 in Hermiston, Oregon.  Joyce was born to Thelma Louise Johnson Silcox and Roy DeMarquis Silcox December 13, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She attended schools in Twin Falls and Blackfoot, Idaho; and was a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.

Joyce studied piano as a child and always enjoyed performing as both a pianist and a singer.  She and her mother often performed at various church and public events.  In her younger years she worked in the Relief Society and Primary as a teacher and sang in the church choir.

Joyce enjoyed traveling and especially spending time at the ocean.  She loved reading and growing flowers; but the most important part of her life was her family and spending time with them.

She is survived by her husband, Lester Chizek of Hermiston; and sons Christopher Chizek of Seattle and Mark Morgan (Shelli) of Rathdrum, Idaho.  Daughters Debbie Hood (Kevin) of Kennewick, Washington; Lori Myers (Rob) of Condon, Oregon; grandson Shane Roubidoux of Hermiston; granddaughters Brianna Quigley (Marc) of Kennewick, Washington; and Jennifer DeLauney (Jeff) of Puyallup, Washington; three great grandsons; and brother Dave Deveraux of St. George, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Wayne Deveraux and Jay Deveraux; and dear daughter Thelma Gay Roubidoux who passed away May 11, 2013.

At Joyce’s request there will be no funeral.  A private graveside service for family members will be at a later date.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

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