Stephanie Laurel Joslyn

Stephanie Laurel Joslyn passed away Saturday, June 16, 2001, after a long illness. She died at her home in Gleneden Beach near Lincoln City, Ore., surrounded by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held July 19 at Kathryn Albertson Park, Boise, ID, at 1001 Americana Blvd., 7 p.m. in the Eyrie Gazebo.

Stephanie was born on leap day, February 29, 1960, in Pocatello, ID. Stephanie grew up in Burley, Idaho, and had many happy childhood memories. She graduated from Boise High in 1978. She later received an Associate degree in Applied Science from Boise State University. Stephanie had a strong connection to the earth and made her living as a horticulturist. She had her own business called Wild About Nature's Designs. Stephanie used her extraordinary talent to help family and friends with beautiful landscapes and floral arrangements.  Stephanie had many talents. She was an accomplished photographer, potter, artist, clothing designer and seamstress. Stephanie loved adventure and she and her friends had many wonderful times in the awesome Idaho mountains. She was an avid white water rafter, swimmer, snow and water skier. She was always on the look out for unique rocks and earth's natural art.

Steph's most treasured times were spent with her nieces, Joslyn and Tori. Stephanie embraced life with a vivacious and fun personality and will be missed by her loving family and friends. Stephanie is survived by her parents, Carolyn Eichholz, and Loren Joslyn; her sister and brother-in-law, Julia and Bill Dresser; nieces, Joslyn and Victoria Dresser; her grandmother, Joyce Moore, all of Boise; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wanda and Al Joslyn and Ted Moore; and stepfather, Don Eichholz. Written remembrances of her life may be forwarded to the family at 6500 Outlook Drive, Boise, ID, 83703.