Joyce K. Kleven - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

August 20, 1924 - November 23, 2021


Joyce Kathleen Kleven, age 97, of Edina, died on November 23, 2021. Survived by daughter, Kathleen Sverdrup (George) and son, Thomas Kleven (Susan); grandchildren, Tanja Pofahl (Allen), Per Sverdrup (Janna), Michael Kleven (Laura), Heather Halvorsen (Dan); great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Hannah, Ella, Sofia, Sarah, Bjorn, Ingrid, Leo and Henry. Joyce was preceded in death by husband, Azor, her sister, Marjorie Foster, and brother, Arthur Wendell Thorwick.

The memorial service will be available by live stream https://vimeo.com/event/1614740

Memorials are preferred to N. C. Little Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435.




3 Comments

  1. Adel Rizk says:

    My Deepest Condolences to the family of Joyce and Azor Kleven I was really moved to hear that Joyce Kleven has departed to be with the Lord .
    My Name is Adel Rizk , I am a Pharmacist from Egypt, I have known Both Joyce and Azor since 1982 , I met with them
    in Saudia Arabia , Azor was my Pharmacy supervisor.
    I would like to share with you , How Joyce was a very kind person and true Christian .
    In Saudia Arabia , Azor and Joyce welcomed me and other staff members from Egypt several times to their residence for dinner , They both offered true Christian love and kindness they used to call me as their Saudi Son.
    They came to visit me In Egypt , They both showed love and kindness sending me a wedding gift in Egypt.
    I believe they have done the same act of kindness to many other people.
    They came to visit me in Canada when I first came in 1995 where they met me with my family .
    I will never forget her kindness and being a true good Samaritan to many people including me .
    Azor and Joyce continued to mail me yearly on Christmas, among several other people , They had a great loving heart toward every body.
    I will never ever forget both of them for great kindness , God bless their souls in the Paradise of Heaven on the right hand of the Lord and Savior.
    Sincerely

    Adel Rizk

  2. Jane Peterson says:

    So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. What a lovely lady.

  3. Paulette Anholm says:

    I offer my condolences to Joyce’s family. My mother Rhoda Holm worked with Joyce at Richfield Bank and Trust as part of night crew doing account filing. I grew up hearing of how those ladies chatted all evening as they did their bank work. These gals all had families they were talking about, their kids, school activities. I recall they kept in touch even after computers took over the filing of checks and stuffing monthly statements. My Mother began to full time at the bank as all us 5 girls were into high school and beyond. I know that my Mom, Rhoda, saw your mom for years. Like always – these women may be but never forgotten.

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