Joyce S. Mcfadden

Joyce Snyder McFadden, 80, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN, where she and her husband lived for nearly eight years. She was surrounded by family and friends during a short illness. Joyce was born on January 3, 1931 in Marshall County, IN to Charles & Lottie (Whiteleather) Snyder. On June 7, 1953, she married Wilbur McFadden, the love of her life, in Plymouth, IN. They had been married 58 years at the time of her death. After graduating from Manchester College in 1953, Joyce lived in Illinois and Michigan while Wilbur completed his medical training. They served together as missionaries in Indonesia during the 1960's, lived briefly in Puerto Rico and California, and moved to North Manchester in 1969. She taught elementary school in California. She earned a master's degree in counseling from the University of St. Francis with a specialization in addiction and recovery. Joyce and Wilbur developed a special interest in smoking cessation and helped found the Addiction Care Center in Wabash, IN. where she served as an addictions counselor. Joyce's recovery, the fellowship she found in Alcoholics Anonymous and her generosity with those needing support were a central part of her life. She was a friend of Bill W for over 30 years. In 1990, she helped de-stigmatize addiction by telling her story to several thousand attendees at a Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur; sons Dan (Wendy), Elgin, IL; Dave (Reneee), North Manchester, IN; and Tim (Rosanna), Goshen, IN.; daughter Joy, Goshen, IN.; sister Janice Burroughs, Ft. Wayne, IN; and eleven grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for 2:30 p.m. October 23, 2011 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Joyce Snyder McFadden, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the McFadden family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.