Joyce Grace Lee Mark entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 20, 2015 after courageously battling cancer. She was 83 years old.

Born October 18, 1932 to Je Yuen and Yee Ching Lee, Joyce grew up in Spokane, Washington as the youngest of seven children. An avid high school athlete and ranked PNW tennis player, Joyce played tennis and continued cheerleading at Whitman College. She later graduated from the University of Washington in Physical Education. While attending the U.W., Joyce met and married the love of her life, the late Julian Mark. They made their home on Mercer Island, operating a family-run business, “Island Prescription Pharmacy.” Joyce remained a long-time resident for over 55 years.

Joyce enjoyed serving the community as PTA President and fundraiser for the Mercer Island Community Fund. She championed for full-time PE teachers at the Island schools. Joyce worked alongside her husband for 20 years, creating a fun and unique gift shop, which added “color” to their traditional pharmacy.

As a person of deep faith, Joyce delighted in bringing glory to God. She used her organizational, speaking, teaching and piano skills to bless others. “Auntie Joyce” loved studying God’s Word and even taught Sunday school to middle-schoolers in her later years. She treasured family and faithfully supported them in their endeavors.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Christine), Greg, Laura Fukuda (Dave) and Jenny; and grandchildren Kelly and Kyle Mark; Matt, Drew, Christie and Nathan Fukuda.

A Celebration of Joyce’s life will take place on Saturday, December 5th, 2015, 1:00 PM at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, WA.