Heeps, Joyce Helen
- 89 years old
- Born Oct 24, 1920
- Died Feb 02, 2010
- Australia
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Heeps, Joyce Helen
HEEPS Joyce Helen
Peacefully in her 90th year.
Loved wife of Brian
(dec). Much loved and
loving mother of
Barbara (Game) and
Robert and mother-in-
law of Philip and Julie.
Proud and loving Gran
of Tim and Kana
Kimpton, Chris and
Kathy Kimpton,
Cameron Heeps and
Natasha Heeps. Great-
gran of Max, Cozmo,
Lachlan, Oliver and
Xavier.
Farewell to our dearest
one - intelligent, stylish,
fun and devoted
to her family.
in the name of 
My Mother, Joyce Helen Heeps
Barbara Game Feb 05, 2010
Only child and spoiled a lot, admiring looks a’ plenty.
Hand-knitted dresses, coats and hats, knew how to get her way
Stamped her feet and turned on tears and then ran out to play.
Early years out in the bush, tiny school closed down
Parents thought the time had come to move back to the town.
Moonee Ponds girl growing up, pretty clothes and dances
At seventeen was stepping out to grasp at all life’s chances.
Some live-in Nanny work at first but that was just rehearsing
Until she reached the proper age to be accepted into nursing.
Moving on, was time to wed and she was just on twenty,
There followed years of laughter, tears, fun and fighting plenty.
A baby girl, a baby boy; they grew up Fifties kids,
With Mum at home and streets to roam, friends and falls and skids.
When time was right the kids took flight and left a Mum still young,
Where had it gone? What would she do? A new era had begun.
“Come on Mum” her daughter said, “It’s time to come alive,
Go out and find yourself a job and also learn to drive.”
The world out there awaited her, she travelled wide and far,
She found some work, became expert, began to drive a car.
Grandchildren, four, to entertain when work and fun would fit it,
Her husband bought himself a boat which kept him out of mischief.
And yet, when only seventy, widowed and alone,
One last promised trip abroad, with daughter – it was done!
New interests in retirement, a TV and film career,
As extra -- The Botanic Gardens welcomed a volunteer.
And there was Mum, green shirt and cap, official Gardens Guide,
Leading visitors around, explaining facts with pride.
On reaching 80 years of age, she thought her life was done
But now enjoys a quieter time with Lovell’s care and fun.
Thank you Mum so very much for being there for me,
Without your love all through my life, I wonder where I’d be.