Patricia Joyce Yapachino

Obituary Joyce Yapachino, 85, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2011 to join her loving husband Armand and sons Neal and Gary. As executive secretary at the Tacoma Goodwill, she had a positive influence on those around her. Joyce was also the "Martha Stewart" of her generation. Her many talents included teaching flower arranging and cake decorating, quilting, painting, cooking, and tending her beautiful yeard. Her other great joy was supporting her family's hobby of hydroplane racing. She loved the fun and togetherness surrounding the Joya Mia. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie, son-in-law, John and granddaughter, Jennifer. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 11:00 am at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5212 70th St. W, Tacoma, WA.