Joyce Brenda Coben

Joyce Brenda Coben passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Rosetown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 3, 1956, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Joyce was the fifth of eight children of Grant and Lola Montgomery. Raised on the family farm south of Kinley, she attended Kinley School until its closure, then went on to Perdue School, where she especially loved literature, social studies, and typing. After graduating in 1974 with a class of 25 students, Joyce pursued business college in Regina, becoming a key punch operator and later working at the National Farmers Union in Saskatoon in 1975.

After reconnecting with Terry, whom she had known throughout her school years, they began dating. After eight years together, they married on March 31, 1983, at Imagery Photography Studio in Saskatoon and settled on Terry’s family farm north of Tessier. They welcomed two children, Katryna (1985) and Scott (1988), creating a four-generation family legacy on the Coben farm where Joyce would spend the rest of her life.

Joyce took immense pride in her home and yard, devoting countless hours to keeping them beautifully maintained. In 2000, she and Terry founded RYJO Tours after planning a family bus trip to Disneyland. Their love for people and adventure led them to expand the business, offering tours throughout Canada and the U.S. In 2008, they purchased their own coach and never looked back. Joyce especially enjoyed the trips she took with Terry to Victoria, Hawaii, Amish Country, Hostfest, Blue Jays games, and shopping in Minot and Bismarck.

Although Joyce managed the home office, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. She was known for her unwavering faith, kindness, and deep compassion for others. Her warm and caring nature touched everyone who knew her.

Joyce will be dearly missed by her loving husband Terry of almost 42 years; daughter Katryna (Mike) Sawchyn; son Scott Coben; her treasured grandchildren Evan, Aiden, and Madelyn Sawchyn; her loving sisters and brother; Cheryl (Marvin) Zoerb, Wendy (Dave) Penner, Colleen Montgomery, Carol (Raymond) Bowkowy, and Russell (Setsumi) Montgomery; all her cherished nieces and nephews and their children; as well as her mother-in-law Bernice Coben. She was predeceased by her parents, Grant and Lola Montgomery, and her twin brothers, Gordon and Garry.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staff at Rosetown & District Heath Centre for their compassionate care during Joyce’s final days.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at the Perdue Recreation Complex on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM. A private Interment at Tessier Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Joyce to:

Ranger Lake Bible Camp – info@rlbc.ca

Delisle Community Church – dccgiving@sasktel.net

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