It is with great sadness, the family of Mrs. Joyce Sauer announce her passing at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Joyce was married to the love of her life, Donald Sauer for over fifty-six years. Together they raised three children; Derek Sauer of Red Deer, Michelle Lightheart (Randy) of Cochrane, and Chantall Strauss (Robert) of Calgary. She was the proud grandmother of her two grandchildren; Meaghan Royle and Clifford Lightheart. She also leaves her three sisters, one brother. Joyce was predeceased by a brother. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. A Memorial Service for Joyce will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.ca Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.