Joyce L. Salmi

Crystal Falls Joyce L. Salmi 86, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Nov . 5th at her home. Joyce was born on September 4, 1928 in Crystal Falls, daughter of the Late Oscar and Fannie (Palo) Long. She was raised in Crystal Falls and was a 1946 graduate of Forest Park High School. Joyce went on to graduate from Iron County Business college in 1947. She married Edwin K. Salmi on December 10, 1949 in Crystal Falls and they were lifetime residents of Crystal Falls. Joyce was employed by the First National Bank of Crystal Falls from 1947-1991. In her tenure with First National Bank, she served as Vice President and Chief Executive Officer from 1987-1991. She served as Vice President of the bank board of directors from 1991-2003. Joyce was a member of United Lutheran Church. She was active in her church, singing with the choir and serving as Choir Director for 25 years. She also served as the church Treasurer for 10 years and was active with Mary Circle Bible Study group. Joyce enjoyed singing, reading and going for walks near her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin in 1987 and her brother, Robert Long; sister Phyllis Kuivila; sister in law, Frances Long; brother in law, Emil Kuivila and her dear friend, Cal Bauer. She is survived by her brother John Long of Black River Falls, WI; nieces and nephews, Susan Nordahl, Lisa Becker, Pauline Anderson, Kathryn Myers, Laura Reiter ,Jean Kuivila-Aho, Erik Long, Marge Sliva, Ron Jacobson and Bethyl Pearson; many great nieces and nephews; also by her sister's in law, Maymie Jacobson and Elma Long. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9th from 2:00 to 3:00pm at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm on Sunday at the church. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. Graveside services and burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls on Monday, Nov. 10th at 11:00am. Pallbearers will be Mike Ferguson, Jerry Groop, Warren Maki, Richard Maki and Paul Palo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to United Lutheran Church of Crystal Falls Condolences to the family of Joyce Salmi can be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Joyce L. Salmi

September 4, 1928 - November 5, 2014