Joy Pirkl

Pirkl, Joy In loving memory of Joy Pirkl, Joy passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. Her family is forever grateful for the quality time they spent with her during the last three months, including the holidays. She was a strong woman of faith and had a profound love for Jesus, her family, and animals. Joy was a successful business owner in Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Andover, owning and operating Total Look Hair Design and Design Systems. She was a mentor to many new hairstylists including her two daughters. She also enjoyed her time as a hair educator for the Redken company. She was very active in the community; in 1986 she was the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce President, where she hosted a breakfast with former President Gerald Ford in attendance. She was also on the Coon Rapids planning commission. In 1983 she joined Anoka Toastmasters and became the district 6 Governor from 1994 -1995 and the Region 4 International Director in 1997-1999. She had a tremendous love for traveling the United States in her motorhome, many times bringing her grandchildren. During the winter months Joy lived in Arizona where she stayed busy volunteering at her church, the animal shelter and as an honorary cop (Citizens on Patrol) where she was part of a neighborhood watch program. Joy ultimately retired to Mission, Texas where she continued to enjoy Toastmasters and playing the card game "500" with many dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Martinson; and husband, Bert Pirkl. Survived by daughters, Brenda (Scott) Johnson and Karla (Jesse) Drew; grandchildren, Amanda (Erik) Forstner, Ashley (Gavin) Middleton, Josh Johnson, Brady Drew, Cole (Michelle) Drew; five Great Grandchildren; sister, Mary (Denny) Dudley; husband, Tom Horn; brother-in-law, Bernie Pirkl; sisters- in- law, Rose Pirkl and Bernice Dee; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024, at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids. A gathering will take place a half hour prior to the service at 1:30 PM. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

Tributes

Joy Pirkl

October 13, 1942 - January 9, 2024

Tributes

Joy Pirkl

October 13, 1942 - January 9, 2024

We are here for you 24x7

Call us and get help now

(612) 377-2203