Joyce Eileen (Riedel) Richardson

Joyce Eileen (Riedel) Richardson, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2025 in Arvada, CO. Joyce grew up in Ellis, KS, and is the second eldest of ten children born to Edward and Bertha (Flax) Riedel. Joyce attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and was a 1968 graduate from Ellis High School. Joyce enjoyed tending to her yard and her beautiful flowers, keeping her lawn pristine at her family home. Joyce had an impeccable work ethic whether at home or in her place of employment in the check and printing industry. She was a master of frugality. Estate sales, garage sales and thrifting were among her favorite pastimes. If she could find a new or nearly-new, inexpensive item, either for herself or others, she would! Family members would often ask her to keep a watchful eye out for a special item for them; so very proud when she could present them with the item they requested.  Most of all, Joyce loved and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was always determined to provide everything they needed but certainly not everything they wanted, thankfully! Nothing made her happier than to see her children and grandchildren thrive. 

Joyce is survived by her children; Br. Conrad (Brent) Richardson, fbp of St. Paul, MN, Blake Richardson of Arvada, CO, and Brittany (Richardson) Knight and husband, Justin, of Northglenn, CO, and also her grandchildren; Emily, Isaiah and Ava. Joyce is also survived by her siblings; Judy (Vic) Manz, Arvada, CO, Wanda (David) Hill, Peyton, CO, Bernita Augustine, Wakeeney, KS, Melvin (Donna) Riedel, Marvin (Arlene) Riedel, Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber, all from Ellis, KS, Darren Riedel, Talala, OK, Sister-in-Law, Laura Riedel, Wichita, KS, and Veronika Riedel, Arvada, CO, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Troy and Duane Riedel.

A memorial service will be held at Aspen Mortuaries of Arvada, 6370 Union Street, Arvada, CO, 80004 on September 27, 2025, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, KS. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the mass. A procession to the Cemetery will immediately follow the service where the inurnment will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions In Memory of Joyce Richardson may be sent to the Franciscan Brothers of Peace, 1289 Lafond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104-2035. Please make a notation on your contribution: “Joyce Richardson Memorial Fund”.

Published as a courtesy for the family by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Joyce's family on her tribute page via: www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com