Joyce Heaton Obituary
We bid farewell to Joyce Heaton (Watertown, South Dakota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmore Tupper and Wanda Tupper (Sullivan); her stepfather Hank Moss; her son Dustrey Dean Heaton; her granddaughter Kelli; and her siblings, Eleanor "Tuppy" Hokanson (Howard), Junie Irwin (Calvin), Elmore "Bob" Tupper (Geri), Douglas Tupper (Lorraine), Larry Tupper (Louise), John "Johnny" Tupper (Phyllis), Donald "Gyp" Tupper (Trudy) and Steven Tupper (Sandy).
She is survived by: her children, Lorie Smith (Jim) of Hazel, SD, Danny Heaton (Connie) and Kim Brandriet (Chad Dockter) of Watertown, SD; her grandchildren, Mike Smith (Lisa), Michele Engels, Angela Donahoe (DJ), Dustin Heaton (Molly), Daniel Heaton, Cody Dockter, Cole Dockter (Taryn) and Krista Dockter; her great grandchildren, Tre'Smith, Sam Smith Grayson (Lilliana), Aiden Smith, Emma Engels, Matthew Donahoe, Michael Donahoe, Evelyn Donahoe, Elizabeth Donahoe, David Donahoe, Daniel Donahoe, Eleanor Donahoe, Ava Heaton, Sophie Heck, Spencer Blotsky and Kaylee Newman (Thomas); her great great grandchildren, Finley Smith, Josie and Rylie Newman; her brother Terry Tupper (Helen); and her sister-in-law Louise Tupper.
