Joan "Joey" Alt York (1931-2012) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 10-24-2012, 11:47 AM

I don't know how I missed this, but Mrs. York passed back in January (the 20th). Better late than never, we can still pay our respects. Mrs. York stuck by her man in both the good times and bad, sickness and in health. Dick and Joey really embodied what marriage should be.

http://members2.boardhost.com/bewitc...327164454.html

Posted by Bewitched @ Harpies Bizarre on January 21, 2012, 10:47 am
Queen of the Harpies

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Joan "Joey" York passed away late last night (01/20/12). In the forward to Dick York's autobiography, Joey wrote, "Dick used to say that he was the words and I was the music. I don't have the words that he had; certainly I don't have the words to do justice to the wonderfulness that was Dick York, my husband of forty years and my life before that and after that."

Joan's health had declined over the years, and there had been rumors of her death several years ago when a storage locker filled with memorabilia was sold on eBay, but now it is confirmed.

York's autobiography was named "The Seesaw Girl and Me" in reference to Joey and chronicled the importance of his wife in the Bewitched star's life from the time they were radio voice actors as teenagers through York's rise to fame and his serious health problems and financial decline. The book is a valentine to the love and devotion Joan provided to him when she took those marriage vows "in sickness and in health" and "for richer for poorer." He was lucky to have her by his side, and for that all fans should be thankful to her.

We should also be thankful that she has released her ailing body and her spirit is soaring with her "Dickie" again, yet it is still a sad day for her friends and family. Please think good thoughts for their family during this difficult time.

catlover79 · 10-24-2012, 11:49 AM

I'm still looking for an online obit. Not that the folks at Harpies Bizarre aren't trustworthy, but I'd like to find an official notice.

Marvo301 · 10-24-2012, 01:47 PM

"Seesaw Girl" aka Joey York

tcr1701 · 10-25-2012, 02:24 PM

I got a chance to speak with Joey about 10 years ago. She was very sweet and kind. She was also very grateful people remembered and loved Dick York so many years after Bewitched. She was actually not well the last few years. She will be missed.

AB · 10-25-2012, 04:22 PM

Rest in peace.

catlover79 · 10-25-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcr1701

I got a chance to speak with Joey about 10 years ago. She was very sweet and kind. She was also very grateful people remembered and loved Dick York so many years after Bewitched. She was actually not well the last few years. She will be missed.

Awesome story!! I will always cherish the thank you note I got from her after sending her a birthday card and a couple of handmade coasters. That was in 2005, I believe.

PrettyinPink55 · 10-25-2012, 09:47 PM

May she Rest in Peace.

It sounded like they had such a strong bond!!

catlover79 · 10-25-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

May she Rest in Peace.

It sounded like they had such a strong bond!!

Oh, yeah - they were an example of a REAL marriage, what marriage should be. Now they are together again.

comedyfreak · 10-26-2012, 05:50 AM

That's so heartbreaking to hear...

MichaelKeith · 10-26-2012, 12:17 PM

I don't appreciate your putting in a political endorsement here on this board. There are several other internet sites for political rhetoric. There are many of us (perhaps the majority of voters) who are strongly pulling for Romney/Ryan 2012.

comedyfreak · 10-26-2012, 12:43 PM

Why are you posting this GARBAGE on the BEWITCHED Board and not all of us are pulling for Romney, we want our Social Security when we retire.

catlover79 · 10-26-2012, 11:06 PM

This is supposed to be a memorial thread for Dick York's wife. If you want to argue about the candidates, take it to the politics board. Besides, PrettyinPink55 uses her endorsement as part of her signature at the end of every post, as do several other members of SO. As long as people keep it at that on this board, that's fine with me.

Consider it a warning, MichaelKeith. Leave the political arguments at the politics board.

Topanga96 · 10-26-2012, 11:11 PM

May She Rest In Peace

MickeyMac · 10-28-2012, 02:09 PM

I too missed this news.

10-24-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Joan "Joey" Alt York (1931-2012) I don't know how I missed this, but Mrs. York passed back in January (the 20th). Better late than never, we can still pay our respects. Mrs. York stuck by her man in both the good times and bad, sickness and in health. Dick and Joey really embodied what marriage should be. http://members2.boardhost.com/bewitc...327164454.html Posted by Bewitched @ Harpies Bizarre on January 21, 2012, 10:47 am Queen of the Harpies It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Joan "Joey" York passed away late last night (01/20/12). In the forward to Dick York's autobiography, Joey wrote, "Dick used to say that he was the words and I was the music. I don't have the words that he had; certainly I don't have the words to do justice to the wonderfulness that was Dick York, my husband of forty years and my life before that and after that." Joan's health had declined over the years, and there had been rumors of her death several years ago when a storage locker filled with memorabilia was sold on eBay, but now it is confirmed. York's autobiography was named "The Seesaw Girl and Me" in reference to Joey and chronicled the importance of his wife in the Bewitched star's life from the time they were radio voice actors as teenagers through York's rise to fame and his serious health problems and financial decline. The book is a valentine to the love and devotion Joan provided to him when she took those marriage vows "in sickness and in health" and "for richer for poorer." He was lucky to have her by his side, and for that all fans should be thankful to her. We should also be thankful that she has released her ailing body and her spirit is soaring with her "Dickie" again, yet it is still a sad day for her friends and family. Please think good thoughts for their family during this difficult time. Attached Images
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

10-24-2012, 11:49 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I'm still looking for an online obit. Not that the folks at Harpies Bizarre aren't trustworthy, but I'd like to find an official notice. Attached Images

10-24-2012, 01:47 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	"Seesaw Girl" aka Joey York
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

10-25-2012, 09:47 PM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	May she Rest in Peace. It sounded like they had such a strong bond!!
	__________________ ♥♥♥

10-26-2012, 05:50 AM	#9
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	That's so heartbreaking to hear...
	__________________ www.facebook.com/comedyfreak

10-25-2012, 02:24 PM	#4
tcr1701 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 461	I got a chance to speak with Joey about 10 years ago. She was very sweet and kind. She was also very grateful people remembered and loved Dick York so many years after Bewitched. She was actually not well the last few years. She will be missed.

10-25-2012, 04:22 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

10-26-2012, 12:17 PM	#10
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	I don't appreciate your putting in a political endorsement here on this board. There are several other internet sites for political rhetoric. There are many of us (perhaps the majority of voters) who are strongly pulling for Romney/Ryan 2012.

10-26-2012, 12:43 PM	#11
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	Why are you posting this GARBAGE on the BEWITCHED Board and not all of us are pulling for Romney, we want our Social Security when we retire.

10-26-2012, 11:06 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	This is supposed to be a memorial thread for Dick York's wife. If you want to argue about the candidates, take it to the politics board. Besides, PrettyinPink55 uses her endorsement as part of her signature at the end of every post, as do several other members of SO. As long as people keep it at that on this board, that's fine with me. Consider it a warning, MichaelKeith. Leave the political arguments at the politics board.

10-26-2012, 11:11 PM	#13
Topanga96 I <3 Cory Matthews Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 25, 2012 Location: In Cory's World :) Posts: 313	May She Rest In Peace
	__________________ ~My <3 Belongs To Cory Matthews

10-28-2012, 02:09 PM	#14
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	I too missed this news.