St. George, Utah - Joylene "Joy" Hobbs Steffensen, 89, passed away February 19, 2020 at Spring Gardens Assisting Living. She was born April 2, 1930 in Downey, Idaho to Veda Merrill and Albert Alfreda Hobbs. On September 1, 1951 Joy married Jed Elmo Steffensen in the Preston, Idaho Stake Center. They were later sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple.

Joy had many talents. She sewed clothes for her family. She enjoyed collecting antiques and painting. Her favorite creations were her many beautiful watercolor paintings. She sold many and her family also chose paintings to display in their homes. Joy's favorite place to be was outdoors where she golfed, hiked and camped.

Joy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many callings, including Primary President.

Joy grew up in Preston and attended Utah State University. She lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Engelwood, Colorado; Albuquerque; Boulder, Colorado; Longmont, Colorado; and St. George, Utah.

Joy's husband, Jed, passed away October 20, 2012. She is survived by her son, Lex Elmo Steffensen of Hollister, California; daughter, Valerie Joy Baker of Longmont; grandchildren: Steffenie Joy Wright and, Dr. Caleb Baker of Berthoud, Colorado and Robert Baker of Thermopolis, Wyoming; great-grandchildren: Clara LeaAnn Wright and Alexandra Joy "Lexa" Wright of Kennewick, Washington; and brother, Richard Hobbs of Cedar City, Utah.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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