Joyce Gundlach, 83

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce (Jo) Ann Gundlach of Lyle, Wash., on March 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Jo was born to Winifred and Anthony Bubb on Sept. 24, 1941, in Wallace, Idaho. 

Jo fell in love with her high school sweetheart Paul (Tyke) Gundlach, and they were married at St. Maries Catholic Church on June 13, 1964, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Jo was known for her strong will, determination and unwavering love for and support for her family and friends. She was the quintessential homemaker who found great joy in raising two boys, Russel and Mike and spent many hours volunteering for her kids’ extracurricular activities. 

She spent her early years living in Murray, Idaho, where her folks ran a general store and were partners in a lumber mill in Eagle, Idaho. The family moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at a young age, where she attended Roosevelt and Central grade schools as well as middle school and Coeur d’Alene High School. Jo worked as a phone switchboard operator for two phone companies to help pay for Tyke’s college education. After Tyke’s graduation, the family lived in Walla Walla, Wash., Lewiston, Idaho, and overseas. While overseas, she worked for a construction company as a secretary. The family returned to live in Oregon and later moved to Lyle, Wash., where she and Tyke lived for 40 years. 

She was active throughout her life and enjoyed snow & water skiing, dancing, fishing, backpacking, guitar, gardening, sewing/quilting, singing, bowling and making antique lampshades. She also had two beloved dogs that provided many wonderful moments of joy and companionship. She maintained a variety of friendships with neighbors in Lyle, where she would share garden produce, fishing adventures and wonderful conversations. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Marilou and Peggy. Jo is survived by her husband, Tyke, her two sons, Mike and Russel, and several family members from Idaho and California. 

At Jo’s request, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Skyline Foundation online at www.myskylinehealth.org or by mail to P.O. Box 1625, White Salmon, WA 98672. 

The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the wonderful care the Skyline staff provided to Jo in her final days. 

One of Jo’s favorite quotes is, “A house is made of brick and stone, but a home is made of love alone,” and she lived in this way for all her loving years.

    Gundlach