Joyce Frankenberg

August 21, 1932 - January 2, 2021

Joyce Frankenberg passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Joyce was the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle Frankenberg of Chicago, Illinois, sister of Robert C. Frankenberg (Marge), all deceased. Aunt of Bruce L. Frankenberg (Kari), Blake Arthur Frankenberg (deceased), and Blair R. Frankenberg (Sheryl). Great Aunt of Reid, Kate, Haley and Ross Frankenberg. A native of Chicago who, upon graduation from Beloit College, in Beloit, Wisconsin, heeded the call “Go West.”

In San Francisco, Joyce joined Crown Zellerbach Corporation, holding various administrative positions and retired as their corporate meeting planner.

After Crown Zellerbach, Joyce worked as a Meeting and Events Consultant, assisting corporations, associations, and organizations in shaping their meetings and events. Joyce was a member of Meeting Planners International, San Francisco Chapter, where she served on the Board.

A long-time resident of Russian Hill, Joyce served in various roles in Russian Hill Neighbors, as Co-Chair Block Party, Vice-President, and Co-Chair of Social Activities. She also had an active role in the creation of Fay Garden Park, as Fundraising Chair and Vice-President of Citizens Committee of Fay Park. Joyce served as a docent at the Haas Lillenthal House, and served as Docent Coordinator. She was the first class to graduate from City Guides, and enjoyed giving City tours.

Joyce was quite active as a San Francisco Symphony volunteer and enjoyed serving coffee at Open Rehearsals, assisting at Opening Galas, Black and White Balls, and Chinese New Year celebrations. She also was a long-time member of the Symphony’s Metropolitan League, serving as VicePresident, Program, Membership Chair, and on the Special Events Committee. Joyce was honored as the San Francisco Symphony’s Volunteer of the Year in 2007.

She also volunteered at Old First Concerts, served as Volunteers’ Coordinator and a member of the Board. Joyce was a member of the Fine Arts Museum, SF Museum of Modern Art, Asian Art Museum, and Museum of Craft & Design. She loved the theater and the wonderful variety of performances from small theater groups to the established ones. Joyce moved to Heritage on the Marina in 2017 where she made many new friends and enjoyed the staff and residents very much. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held when it is safe to do so. Joyce enjoyed a life well lived.