Joy Ellen Canavan

Joy Ellen Canavan (32) passed away on February 20, 2009 at her home in Bonner Ferry, Idaho. Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, March 5, 2010 in the Mountain Springs Church on South Main Street in Bonners Ferry. Is survived by her mother Joyce, father Dan, grandmother Margaret, one sister Ann, two brothers Jim and Daniel, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. After earning her GED Joy studied to and became a CNA (certified nurses Aide) she worked at our local nursing home. where she was much loved by the residences. Continuing her education she became first an EMT, then an Advanced EMT (emergency medical technician) where she volunteered many hours, days and years with our dedicated local ambulance service and being directly involved in the saving many lives here in Boundary County. Joys' joy was in helping those in need. At the time of her death Joy was working for Knighthawke Security where she was recently honored as Site Manager of the year 2009. In her spare time Joy enjoyed climbing Roman Nose, making beaded jewelry, country music, photography, the study of criminology and traditional dance. She learned Hebrew, was part of a Hebrew dance group, and was currently learning Celtic dance. Doing some of her own maintenance Joy kept her ancient Ford Thunderbird running long past all expectation. Joy will be missed by many. Family and friends are invited to sign Joy’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangement are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.