Joyce Rogness, 87, Watford City, ND

Joyce Rogness, 87, Watford City, ND, peacefully passed away on Thursday Aug. 1, 2024 at her home in Watford City, ND, with family by her side.

Celebration of Life Services were held Saturday, Aug.10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Eagles Club, Watford City, ND, with Chaplain Rob Favorite officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Joyce was laid to rest at Teepee Buttes Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at http://www.fulkersons.com.

Joyce Helen (Boots) Rogness was born July 15, 1937, to Lajoi and Florence (Murray) Boots. She was the second of four children. Joyce married Ardell Rogness on June 26, 1954, and to this union was born one son, Raymond Ardell (Tinkie). Joyce was blessed with three grandchildren Heather, Jenna, Skyler, three great-grandchildren Chase, Teigan, and Riley.

Growing up, Joyce had a very special bond with her father. While Joyce sang and played guitar, her father played fiddle. Together, they traveled and performed at many barn dances and weddings in the area. This began a love for music that carried on throughout her entire life. Joyce and Ardell owned and operated the City Bar in Watford City for two decades. During those years they sponsored dozens of softball and baseball teams, served thousands of pounds of slush burgers and baked beans, 20 Christmas Eves of endless Tom and Jerrys, and enjoyed thousands of Friday nights filled with friends, beers, laughs, and darts.

Joyce and Ardell spent many winters snow birding in Apache Junction, AZ, with their furry companion Sam. During this time many lifelong friends from all over the United States were made. Joyce was a dedicated member of the Eagles Club and Auxiliary and enjoyed spending time with the members. She especially loved spending time with her closest friends Becky, Claudia, and Sharon.

Joyce is survived by her three grandchildren Heather, Jenna, and Skyler; three great-grandchildren Chase, Teigan, and Riley; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and many friends that she dearly loved.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ardell; one son Raymond; both parents; two sisters Mava (Bunny) and Wanda; one brother Duane (Jake); one nephew Joie; one niece Starr; and one great great niece Lillian. Joyce will be missed by many.