Joyce Iasillo Gipson

Profile Updated: October 26, 2024
Joyce Iasillo

Then

Joyce Iasillo

Now

Joyce Iasillo

Yearbook

Yes! Attending Reunion
Class Year: 1965
Residing In: River Forest, IL USA
Occupation: Epic Lead Device Manager, IT
Spouse/Partner: Widow
Children: One daughter, Heather Virginia Gipson (1971)
Which class?

June

What States have you've lived in other than IL?

None

Other Occupation/s:

Third Tier IT Support/Business Owner

Where do you work now?

Retired

Where have you worked and/or retired from?

Northwestern Medicine

Have you ever been Self-Employed?

Yes

If Yes. What is/was the name of your company? What is/was your title? Where is/was it located? Nature of Business.

My late husband and I owned two businesses at one point in our lives.

Marriage Date

August 16, 1969

Did you marry your High School Sweetheart?

No

If Yes, to Whom, what High School & Graduation year?

Robert Gipson, Lane Tech, 1965 (Deceased)

Have you been married more than once?

No

Grand Children:

Charlie - January, 2008. Skating since 18 months and hockey was his first word, I swear! Passionate about baseball and has exquisite social skills and love for humanity. He is 16 now and has an interest in Sports Management.

Pets:

Budgies/Parakeets- Allergies to cats and dogs - People are my pets.

Your High School Story:

I'd have to write fiction to fill this space and be interesting. I worked at 15 and had honor classes at Austin so I was busy. I was responsible for my much younger siblings (2 brothers, 7 and 9 years younger) due to circumstances at home. No time for social events. No complaints. My brothers are fine men and my sister and I have good lives.

What were you in High School?

Singer/Band Member
A Geek
Dancer/Actor/Actress
Other Shy, GAA, American Girl

Who did you have a crush on while in High School? And Why? Did you ever date him/her?

Robert Barkley - just a fun friend and his family owned the building we lived in. Great sense of humor and he had a crush on my sister, Judy.

Who was your favorite teacher/s and why?

Miss Doheny was one. She was simply fantastic at teaching math and she had a no nonsense attitude. I loved math even more because of her method of teaching.

Mr. Quinn was great, too. I was in Internediate Choir for a couple of years and he taught with such joy.

What teacher/s did you dislike and why?

I didn't dislike any teachers but I did better with some of the teaching methodolgies than others.

What committee/s where you on?

I did a few things but honestly, I don't remember. GAA helped with homecoming floats.

What is your favorite memory or memories of AHS?

Participating in choir and Masque and Gavel (short lived). I decorated floats with paper carnations we made for Homeconing. I remember November 22, 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated. We had a concert scheduled but instead of cancelling, we sang only one song - "Let There Be Peace On Earth". Very moving even to this day in memory. Just a great education at a Chicago Public School. Imagine that!

What Elementary School did you attend?

Sumner Elementary School, Chicago, IL

Your Elementary School Story:

Class Valedictorian and gave graduation speech. I sang a solo in a Christmas pageant once as well. Ms. Barry was my favorite teacher. I was painfully shy and she was so kind and encouraging. We walked to school and came home for lunch, stopping at the penny candy store on the way back. Double Dutch jump rope in playground. I was a tomboy and all the boys on our block from St. Mel Holy Ghost hung out with my sister, Judy and me. The girls from St. Mel were feminine but we were athletic and loved the boys. Alley games and kick the can. Lots of babysitting. Great school.

Did you go to College?

Yes

If Yes, Where and When?

Triton

Level of Education

Some College
Associates in Computer Science

Did you go to a Technical School?

Yes

If yes, Where,When & What Field of Study.

Epic University-2013 - Certifications in Op-Time Anesthesia. Also iSirona certifications for interfaces to medical devices.

What have you been up to since you graduated from High School?

Living and loving life and all it's challenges.

Have you ever been on TV?

No. But my daughter, Heather, was Groundhog Queen in the movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray. Does that count?

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Jan 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM

Happy Birthday, Darlene. Hoping you are well and at peace in this world. We are headed for warmer weather this week, a relief from the frozen tundra. Very little snow. Of course, I am assuming you are in Florida! My sister, Judy, is headed down there on Thursday. We have family there, too. I am more of a West Coast visitor and we have family there as well. May good health, joy, peace dominate your year. Be happy! Love, Joyce

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Jan 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Rest in peace, Kathleen. You lived your life a stone's throw away from me and near family and friends I know in Berwyn. Your obituary speaks of a much loved wife, mother and grandmother among other things. Peace. Joyce Iasillo Gipson

 


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Jan 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Happy Birthday, Judy! Stay tuned for reunion plans. Hoping Barbara and Robert are well. Joyce

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Sep 09, 2024 at 8:58 PM

I knew David's sister and found her obituary. It listed David as her late brother. I tried to find more info but the only information online was an Ancestry entry. While having more information does not change the fact that he has passed, I feel I should post this out of respect. Rest in peace, David. 

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Sep 03, 2024 at 9:47 AM

Hi Marty! What a nice surprise! Buddy Guy? Blues? Love it! Spreading the Blues is terrific. I hope you check out the side bars on the site. We are all proud of the work put in by our Webmasters and others. It is a labor of love. Enjoy and stay well! Joyce '65

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Jun 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Yes, RIP brave Austinite. Larry was the longest serving Explosives Specialist on the CPD. He saved anothers' life. I am pasting a link that reveals much and honors his service and memory. I grew up in the Garfield Park/Madison and Pulaski area and he still lived there. 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/retired-chicago-police-officer-killed-in-shooting-heroically-saved-lawncare-workers-life/3471585/

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Apr 07, 2024 at 4:53 PM

My condolences to Ernie's family and friends, past and present. I graduated with his sister, Beverly Brain. Beverly passed away in 2000 but the link in Ernie's In Memory does not mention it. Often times there is more than one link to the passing of a loved one and I found this one which I feel paints a more complete pictures of the person you all knew. There are more tributes in this link as well. Eternal peace to you, Ernie. Your footprint in time will live on.

Joyce Iasillo Gipson '65

https://www.mossfuneral.com/obituaries/Ernest-Ernie-Arthur-Brain?obId=31115279

 

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Feb 25, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Happy Birthday, Barb! Make special memories with Robert and your family and friends on your special day. Near, far, wherever you are! Lots of love. Joyce

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Hi Paulette - Also, Happy Birthday!

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Jul 28, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Rest in eternal peace, John. I did not know you in school but in reading Keith's comments I feel I know more now. You have a kind face and, Keith, your tribute is so warm and honest. I am sorry for his family's loss and also sorry for his friends. Thank you for serving our country.

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