Joyce Crockett, 83

Joyce Crockett passed away peacefully Sept. 30, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Joyce Marie Bates on April 30, 1943, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James Joyce Bates and Lea Albertine Bates. She attended Victor Valley College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She enjoyed painting and working in ceramics.

She met Herbert Crockett II, and they enjoyed playing volleyball together. They married Aug. 1, 1964, in Apple Valley, Calif. Joyce enjoyed being a homemaker, but she was also a member of the Firebelles Fire Auxiliary in Dayton, Nev., and wrote community news articles for the Lahanton Valley Newspaper.

In 1992, Joyce and Herb moved to the Coeur d’Alene area. They were members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rathdrum, Idaho. Joyce was amazing at writing and sending cards of encouragement and well wishes to family and friends. She also received awards for her art exhibits at several fairs and competitions.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Tina and son-in-law, Danny Christmann of Kellogg, Idaho; son, Herb and daughter-in-law, Tina Crockett of Stanwood, Wash.; three grandchildren, Serenidy, Kolby and Connor; step-brother, Brian Lucas and family; sister-in-law, Sandra Hall; nieces and nephews, Rex, Chris and Mary and their families. She is also survived by her lifelong childhood friend, Jean (Craig) Hiatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert II, in 2021.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Rathdrum, Idaho.