Joy Faith Dewey

Joy Faith Dewey, 64, of Lander, Wyoming, passed peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born February 21, 1961, in Sterling Co., Joy was the beloved daughter of William and Mildred Eells, who preceded her in death.

Joy was a devoted wife to her husband, Tom, and a loving mother to her three children, Peter, Colleen, Thomas and a (Daughter in law Lacy). Family was the center of Joy's universe, and she cherished every moment spent in their company. She valued those who she considered friends as her own family including Logan a family friend who she cherished as another son.

She was best known for her unwavering kindness and caring nature. Always placing others' life struggles ahead of her own, Joy brought warmth into the hearts of friends and strangers alike. Her generous spirit was exemplified in her strolls through town sharing coffee with friends and strangers.

Joy loved her many hobbies including, Cooking and creating many new recipes. She loved making various crafts like counted cross stitching, crocheting, and being an avid reader of cookbooks.

With her great fondness of animals, she fostered many outdoor cats and even a rabbit. She cared for the neighbor's horses when she was able and had a wonderful collection of chicken memorabilia. Both Joy and Tom enjoyed the wildlife and the many singing birds on her bench swing in the front yard.

Her favorite poem is Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson; she had hung in her home for decades.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with

the Lord. Scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In

each, I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were

two sets of footprints; other times there was only one.

During the low periods of my life I could see only one set of

footprints, so I said, "You promised me, Lord, that you would

walk with me always. Why, when I have needed you most,

have you not been there for me?"

The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set

of footprints, my child, is when I carried you."