From Karen Gianniny

As I read the Osoyoos Times today online I am saddened to read of Joy's passing, and send my heartfelt condolences to Bert, Jon, Doni, Mary Joy, and Cam and their entire families.

I sit here remembering the Joy that I knew. He was a warm, gentle, smart, witty, hard working, fun loving man. The patriarch of a close, loving family, a man who put the welfare of his beloved wife and the unity of the family above all but his personal and unwavering faith in God. One who's advice to a confused and impressionable teenager over a few summers in the mid 70's through both his words and example was to follow my dreams, follow my heart, and stay strong in my faith in God. To always look on life as an adventure to be lived to the fullest, to give without looking to receive, but to keep my eyes open and not be unknowingly be taken advantage of. To always try hard to temper my words, and to say only good whenever possible, to build others up rather than tear others down. To remember that I am part of God's Master Plan, and to allow Him to use me to do my part, whatever it is. He reminded me that I may never know what part I played, and that it is ok. He showed me to look at life with a sense of humor, to smile often and to love whole heartedly, and to let God's love come through.

As I have grown older I have learned the value of these lessons and I will continue to live my life following the lessons he taught me through words and examples, both his own and those of his family that I knew then. I will continue to pass on these lessons to those I come in contact with by staying true to God, to myself, and to the examples I was given. It is the best tribute I can give to a wonderful person, part of a beautiful family, that influenced my life in such a profound way so many years ago.

I believe that Joy's core values didn't change, and that his love of family grew exponentially as the family grew, and his faith and trust in God's love only grew stronger over time.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers,

As I read the Osoyoos Times today online I am saddened to read of Joy's passing, and send my heartfelt condolences to Bert, Jon, Doni, Mary Joy, and Cam and their entire families.

I sit here remembering the Joy that I knew. He was a warm, gentle, smart, witty, hard working, fun loving man. The patriarch of a close, loving family, a man who put the welfare of his beloved wife and the unity of the family above all but his personal and unwavering faith in God. One who's advice to a confused and impressionable teenager over a few summers in the mid 70's through both his words and example was to follow my dreams, follow my heart, and stay strong in my faith in God. To always look on life as an adventure to be lived to the fullest, to give without looking to receive, but to keep my eyes open and not be unknowingly be taken advantage of. To always try hard to temper my words, and to say only good whenever possible, to build others up rather than tear others down. To remember that I am part of God's Master Plan, and to allow Him to use me to do my part, whatever it is. He reminded me that I may never know what part I played, and that it is ok. He showed me to look at life with a sense of humor, to smileoften and to love whole heartedly, and to let God's love come through.

As I have grown older I have learned the value of these lessons and I will continue to live my life following the lessons he taught me through words and examples, both his own and those of his family that I knew then. I will continue to pass on these lessons to those I come in contact with by staying true to God, to myself, and to the examples I was given. It is the best tribute I can give to a wonderful person, part of a beautiful family, that influenced my life in such a profound way so many years ago.

I believe that Joy's core values didn't change, and that his love of family grew exponentially as the family grew, and his faith and trust in God's love only grew stronger over time.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers,

Karen Dainard Gianniny