Joyce Marilyn (Schnautz) Beaven

October 11, 1928 - October 4, 2020

Joyce Marilyn (Schnautz) Beaven of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 4th, 2020. She was born on October 11th, 1928, in Evansville, to the late Henry and Beulah (Greenfield) Schnautz. Joyce went to Memorial before she worked for Crown Pottery. Her love for dogs and a desire for financial independence led her to grooming all breeds of dogs during her married life. She was a passionate, talented quilter. She loved going out to eat with her loyal circle of friends. Throughout her life, she donated to the Veterans of Foreign War and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William “Bill” Beaven; daughter, Sally Timmons; sisters, Dorothy Buck and Betty Mehling; brother Edward Schnautz. She is survived by sons Michael (Hong) of Corona, California and James (Junita) of Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren, Matthew and Martha Timmons; William, Daniel, Michael, Alexander and Qazrina Beaven and many loving extended family members. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Avenue. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Father Lowell Will officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.