Joy Wolf November 14, 1921 - August 11, 2009 Joy Wolf, 87 years young, died suddenly at home in Rio Rico, Arizona on August 11, 2009 while working at her computer. No doubt she was reading emails from her many friends. Joy Frederica Teufert was a native Arizonan, born on November 14, 1921 to parents John and Mabel Teufert. Joy graduated from Northern Arizona Teacher's College, and moved to Nogales for her first teaching job. She soon met and married Nogales produce broker Harry Wolf. Harry preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by daughter, Adah Leah Wolf and son-in-law, Duane Brown of McKinney, Texas, as well as nephew, Don Wolf and wife, Ana Wolf of Sierra Vista, and nephew, Alan Wolf of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Joy the artist began her art works as early as the second grade, when one of her sketches was published in a magazine. She left a legacy of creations in many mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, fiber art, ceramics, and collages. An exhibition of her artwork was shown at the Hilltop Art Gallery in Nogales in celebration of her 80th birthday. Joy was a creative and dedicated elementary school teacher for 25 years in Nogales, and was nominated for Arizona Teacher of the Year in 1973. Joy was active in many service organizations, including serving as President of the Nogales Women's Club, and serving on the board of the Nogales Public Library. She had a passion for travel, Southwestern Indian culture, and adventures of many kinds. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Hilltop Art Gallery, Box 533, Nogales, AZ 85628. A Celebration of Joy Memorial Service will be held at the Rio Rico Community Center on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (391 Avenida Coatimundi). Published in the Tucson Newspapers on 8/23/2009