Joyce Ellen Cooling

Joyce Ellen Cooling
(October 3, 1931 – December 22, 2022)

Joyce Ellen Cooling passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on December 22, 2022, in Rancho Cordova, California. Joyce was an only child born to John and Matilda (Tillie) Quadro on October 3, 1931, in Sacramento where she grew up and graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School. She married her first husband Thomas Cooling in September 1954. He preceded her in death in April of 1959. In July of 1960 she married Jerome Cooling. Together they moved to Rancho Cordova, CA in the same year. In the early 70’s Joyce went to work at St John Vianney School as a secretary and worked there for 40 years. She and Jerry were parishioners of St John Vianney parish. They were part of many fund-raising groups for the school and the church. They were members of the Mr. and Mrs. club for many years and a domino group made up of their closest friends. Jerry preceded her in death in February 1995. She traveled with friends whenever she got the chance, and she loved animals especially her dogs. Mother to Michael, Kevin (Ann), Cheryl, Scott (Melinda). Grandmother to Brian, Matthew, Nicholas, and Allison. Interment will be at St Mary’s Cemetery in Sacramento. A Graveside Service will be January 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.