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Joyce R (Ohnemus) Barber

Joyce R (Ohnemus) Barber was born Jan. 18, 1950, in Chelan, Wash., to Jim and Eddie Ohnemus, and passed away peacefully on June 10, 2018, at home in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by family.

Joyce was an active Campfire counselor with her sister, Jan, and family friends for many years at a girls’ camp in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She loved the beach and Tubbs Hill at Lake Coeur d’Alene. She attended Catholic school for her formal education.

After high school Joyce attended The College of Northern Idaho briefly, and then moved to Boise, Idaho to attend Boise State University, where she met the love of her life, “Red” Lawrence Eugene Barber. In 1972 Joyce and Red decided to get married instead of finishing school. They moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where Candace Marie was born in 1973. Red, Joyce and Candace moved to the Magic Valley in 1976.

Joyce worked at Tupperware for many years, and eventually Target and Barnes and Noble, where she retired. In 1979 their son, James Bruce, was born. They moved to Twin Falls in 1981 to a little house that Joyce fell in love with and made Red buy right away. If you tear off the siding, you’ll still see “I hate painting,” painted on it by Red.

Joyce enjoyed literature and being outside with Red and the kids. Joyce was usually just along for the ride and content just being there. She would bring a bright smile and a carefree attitude to all she did. Joyce had a fun sense of humor and an ornery temperament at times, but was down to earth and had no enemies.

A verse from a poem Joyce gave to Red on their wedding day:

“You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Jim Ohnemus, and her husband, “Red” Lawrence Barber.

She is survived by her daughter, Candace (Moss) of Twin Falls; son, Jim (Melissa) of Boise; her grandchildren, Quentin, Anika, Rowan, Cody, Shawn, Paul, Austin, Lily, Emily, Parker, Chase and Kambrea; her mother, Eddie Ohnemus; brothers, Rob and Rick; as well as her sisters, Jan, Julie, Jody and Jill.

Joyce asked for no service. She was a simple woman. Her ashes will be spread with Red’s in the Sawtooth Mountains at a later date. In lieu of flowers Joyce has asked for a donation to Camp Rainbow Gold, which is a camp for children diagnosed with cancer.

Arrangements are under the direction of Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.reynoldschapel.com.