Schmidt, Joyce (Mrs. Henry F.) 1935-2026

SCHMIDT, DYKSTRA, DAMSTRA

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/21/2026 at 11:16:33

Joyce Schmidt, 91, of Sheldon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Her funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Parkview Assembly in Sheldon with Pastor Mark Chandler and Pastor Ken Snyder, officiating.

To view Joyce's service via livestream please visit: https://www.facebook.com/parkviewassemblyofgod

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Matlock.

Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Andringa Funeral Home in Sheldon.

IN LOVING MEMORY

JOYCE SCHMIDT

BORN

January 10, 1935

O’Brien County, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

May 3, 2026

Sheldon, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 7, 2026

Parkview Assembly Church; Sheldon, Iowa

Pastor Mark Chandler & Pastor Ken Snyder - Officiating

MUSIC

“Scars In Heaven” – Casting Crowns

“Jesus Loves Me”

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

“Amazing Grace”

“How Great Thou Art”

Pianist: LuAnn Snyder

CASKET BEARERS

Dustin Meester

Tyler Meester

Connor Kisling

Carson Kisling

Scott Glaser

Marty Green

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Greenwood Cemetery - Matlock, Iowa

After today’s graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to:

Parkview Assembly of God’s Women’s Ministries.

Arrangements are under the care of the

Andringa Funeral Home; Sheldon, Iowa.

JOYCE SCHMIDT

Joyce (Dykstra) Schmidt passed away May 3, 2026. She was 91 years old. Joyce was born January 10th, 1935, in O’Brien County to Ralph and Tillie Dykstra. Married Henry F. Schmidt, October 4, 1957.

Joyce was a faithful member of Parkview Assembly of God Church in Sheldon. She was very involved in women’s ministries and was very committed to her bible study group.

Joyce was fond of traveling. She has been on many of the roads across the country to see family, visiting friends old and new and enjoying God’s beautiful landscapes.

Joyce deeply valued family and cherished the many friendships she built throughout her life. She had a gift for connecting with others, always welcoming new friends along the way. What made her especially remarkable was her ability to remember the little details—about people, their lives, and their families, making everyone feel seen and cared for. She was also often remembered for her cooking and delicious desserts, which brought people together and made every gathering feel special.

Joyce is survived by her Husband Henry of 68 years, Daughters Patricia (Doug) Meester, Carol (Kirk) Watson of Ames, IA. Joyce has 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Brother Henry (Carolyn) Dykstra, Brother-in-Law Edwin (Donna) Vander Stoep.

Joyce is preceded in death by parents Ralph and Tillie (Damstra) Dykstra, sisters Charlotte Schmidt, Sylvia Wielenga, Noreen Vander Stoep, Son Everett Schmidt and Son-in-Law Kevin Kisling.

Source: Eldridge Family Funeral Home online obituary.