Joyce Matsuyama

Joyce Matsuyama passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2011at her home with her husband, Bobby, and her son, Aaron, by her side.

She was born February 24, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Kaz and Martha Fukuda.

When Joyce was 5 years old, her family moved to California. In Los Angeles, she married the love of her life, Bobby, and was a Senior Executive Assistant at Mattel Toys for 14 years until her retirement. In 2010, they returned to Utah and built their "dream house" on the Barn Golf Course in Pleasant View.

To her family and friends, Joyce was the "Asian Martha Stewart." As a master of entertaining and cooking with an eye for style, Joyce, was a gracious and stylish hostess. Her only rule for guests was, "You better take food with you when you leave." Joyce was also artistically talented as she excelled at piano, sewing, and Bunka Shishu (traditional Japanese embroidery). Her elegantly decorated home displays many pieces of her beautiful needlework.

She is survived by her mother, husband, son, stepdaughter, two grandchildren and two brothers.

Honoring her wishes, there will be no services.

Cremation entrusted to Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com