Joyce Nevin Knapp, age 85, of Centennial, Colorado passed away February 8, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her 7 children: Andrea, Suzanne, Karen, William, Eric, Christopher, and Gregory, and her 15 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Colonel William A. Knapp. Born Joyce McLeran, she was raised, and wed in Tampa, Florida. She was a Colorado resident for more than 40 years. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church, 1201 South Elizabeth Street, Denver, Colorado. Reception will follow at the Bull & Bush Pub, 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 Please share memories of Joyce and condolences with the family by signing the guestbook below.