Joy McClellan

Joy Lee Alice McClellan (78) passed away surrounded by family on September 28th, 2012 in Everett, Wash. Joy was born in Neosho, Missouri on January 6th, 1934 to Roy & Della Slaughter. On February 12th, 1956, Joy married her husband Ken and made their home in Chino, Calif.

In 1969, Joy and Ken moved their family to Whidbey Island where they lived for the last 44 years. Joy worked as a beautician until she became the manager of The Good Cheer Thrift Store and Food Bank from 1981-1996. 

Joy was a loving and caring person who thought of others before herself, she enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and cooking.

Joy was preceded in death by her husband Ken, by her parents Roy & Della Slaughter and one brother Bubs Slaughter. She is survived by her brothers Tom Slaughter, Lonnie Slaughter, and Lewie Slaughter. Her sisters, LaVerne Kemp, Joanne Koopman & Patty Baclesse. Her children (Tim) and Gwen McClellan, (Teresa Cheri) and Steve Strehle, (Della) & Kelly Stryken, (Mark) & Cheryl McClellan, (Kathie) & Larry Fudge, and (Traci) and Bud Cheever. 13 grandchildren, Ken, Lynette, Christa, Larry, Justin, Josh, Jason, Tyler, Erica, Amanda, Meghan, Brianna & Aaron. 6 great grandchildren, Kenicia, Jayden, Jackson, Logan, Keira & Emery. 

The family would like to thank the angels on the 7th Floor Oncology Unit of Providence Medical Center in Everett, Wash. for all the care and compassion they gave our mother and our family. Joy will be laid to rest with her husband Ken at Tahoma National Cemetery, arrangements for the service are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Everett Providence Medical Center 7th Floor Oncology Department.