August 20, 1924 - November 23, 2021
Joyce Kathleen Kleven, age 97, of Edina, died on November 23, 2021. Survived by daughter, Kathleen Sverdrup (George) and son, Thomas Kleven (Susan); grandchildren, Tanja Pofahl (Allen), Per Sverdrup (Janna), Michael Kleven (Laura), Heather Halvorsen (Dan); great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Hannah, Ella, Sofia, Sarah, Bjorn, Ingrid, Leo and Henry. Joyce was preceded in death by husband, Azor, her sister, Marjorie Foster, and brother, Arthur Wendell Thorwick.
The memorial service will be available by live stream https://vimeo.com/event/1614740
Memorials are preferred to N. C. Little Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435.
Memorial Service
Thursday, December 16, 2021
11:00 AM
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55435
Masks will be required.
Interment
Thursday, December 16, 2021
1:30 PM
Ft Snelling National Cemetery
7601 - 34th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
My Deepest Condolences to the family of Joyce and Azor Kleven I was really moved to hear that Joyce Kleven has departed to be with the Lord .
My Name is Adel Rizk , I am a Pharmacist from Egypt, I have known Both Joyce and Azor since 1982 , I met with them
in Saudia Arabia , Azor was my Pharmacy supervisor.
I would like to share with you , How Joyce was a very kind person and true Christian .
In Saudia Arabia , Azor and Joyce welcomed me and other staff members from Egypt several times to their residence for dinner , They both offered true Christian love and kindness they used to call me as their Saudi Son.
They came to visit me In Egypt , They both showed love and kindness sending me a wedding gift in Egypt.
I believe they have done the same act of kindness to many other people.
They came to visit me in Canada when I first came in 1995 where they met me with my family .
I will never forget her kindness and being a true good Samaritan to many people including me .
Azor and Joyce continued to mail me yearly on Christmas, among several other people , They had a great loving heart toward every body.
I will never ever forget both of them for great kindness , God bless their souls in the Paradise of Heaven on the right hand of the Lord and Savior.
Sincerely
Adel Rizk
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. What a lovely lady.
I offer my condolences to Joyce’s family. My mother Rhoda Holm worked with Joyce at Richfield Bank and Trust as part of night crew doing account filing. I grew up hearing of how those ladies chatted all evening as they did their bank work. These gals all had families they were talking about, their kids, school activities. I recall they kept in touch even after computers took over the filing of checks and stuffing monthly statements. My Mother began to full time at the bank as all us 5 girls were into high school and beyond. I know that my Mom, Rhoda, saw your mom for years. Like always – these women may be but never forgotten.