Former Bainbridge Island resident Rose Joyce Espelund, age 81, died Dec. 9 at her home outside Poulsbo.

She was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to Hector and Emma (King) Gagne.

At age 3, she moved with her family to Minneapolis, Minn.

Following graduation from high school, she married Jim Nelson with whom she had one daughter, Mary Margaret Miller.  Later she married Albert Lawrence Nelson in 1950.  They had one daughter, Michele. 

Joyce lived on Bainbridge Island from 1954 until 2002 when she moved to Poulsbo. She enjoyed music, art, nature and animals.  She gave to people and charitable organizations.

She is survived by two daughters, Michele Dean, Poulsbo, and Mary Margaret “Marge” Miller, Thompson Falls, Mont.; one sister, Pat Dwyer, Bainbridge Island; one granddaughter, Sandra Stall, Long Beach, Calif.; and three great-grandchildren.

At her request there will be no services. Remembrances can be made to Heifer International, 2015 J. St., Suite 106, Sacramento, CA 95814 or the Salvation Army USA Western Territory, 180 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.