Joyce R Heidel

Joyce Rowan Heidel, 92, of Bridgewater, NJ (formerly of Washington, North Carolina) passed away peacefully on October, 24, 2026 at Mira Vie of Bridgewater with her loving family by her side.

Joyce was born on August 6, 1934 in Buffalo, NY to the late Alexander and Marion Rowan.

After High School she went on to further her education, earning a Bachelor's degree at Syracuse University. She was employed as a nurse and licensed in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota. Prior to her retirement in 1995 she worked at the Lions Veterans Hospital. Joyce married the love of her life George "Cliff" Heidel in 1957. Together they raised 3 children.

Joyce and her husband George founded the Broad Creek Emergency Medical Services in North Carolina. They raised enough funds to not only construct the building but also to purchase 2 ambulances. She remained a board member of Broad Creek EMS for many years. Joyce enjoyed traveling and playing board games. She was an avid animal lover. Above all, she loved her family. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years George, her loving children; Gregory Heidel and his wife Jeanne, Lauren Powelson and her husband Dave and Glenn Heidel and his wife Robbin. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren; Jessica McGrath and her husband TJ and a great-granddaughter, Vivian McGrath, Matthew Heidel, Brittany Krug and her husband Max, Daniel Powelson, and Gregory Heidel and his wife Julia.

A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made in Joyce's name to North Shore Animal League at animalleague.org or Serenity Hospice by emailing Carol Blair at ADMIT@SERENITYHOSPICENJ.COM

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maguire Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. 07840.