John B. Royce

John B. Royce passed away peacefully September 6, 2012, at home in Twin Falls with his family by his side, three days shy of his 91st birthday. Born September 9, 1921 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Edward and Jeanette Royce, they soon relocated to Los Angeles. John joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939 and served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II, volunteering on his birthday 1942. John married the love of his life, Selma (Sam) E. Friesen Lonskey in January 1961 and moved to Cypress, CA where they lived until moving to Twin Falls in 1971. John and Sam took great pride providing for their children, teaching them to love and laugh, appreciate the value of a hard day’s work and take personal pride in a job well-done. “A time for work and a time for play,” John worked hard yet always maintained an environment open to celebration and family time away from life’s daily rigors. Their home remained a regular family gathering spot until Sam’s passing in 2011. John was preceded in death by his wife, Sam and daughter, Valerie. John’s memory lives on in the hearts of his brother, Edward (Bill) Royce Sr. and children, Gary, Cheryl, Cindy, Kathy, John and Seana, twenty three grand children and thirteen great grandchildren. The family invites those who loved John to a public viewing from 5-7pm Monday, September 10, 2012, at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave East, Twin Falls. Funeral services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California are pending. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com