Joyce D. Wilkerson

Woodstock · 06-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Joyce D. Wilkerson - Microcosm Aquarium Explorer

Some of you may already know .... but I did not realize that Joyce Wilkerson died over a year ago

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Joyce Wilkerson was a professional engineer and amateur aquarist who wrote prolifically on the subject of captive marine propagation for various magazines and journals and authored Clownfishes. She spoke regularly to aquarium societies around North America and personally succeeded in rearing nine species of clownfishe and the Peppermint Shrimp, Lysmata rathburnae.
Joyce worked with Bill Addison and C-Quest Hatchery for a number of years in promoting the benefits of captive breeding to marine hobbyists. She was director of operations for The Breeder's Registry and was on the board of the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA). She lived for many years with her family in Chester, Virginia, where she bred and raised clownfishes and cleaner shrimp.

Joyce Wilkerson died in 2007 in Raleigh, NC.

Joyce Dawn Wilkerson, 56, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Rex Healthcare Center.
Born in Person County, Ms. Wilkerson was the daughter of the late Joseph Felton Wilkerson and Hazel Gentry Wilkerson, who survives, of Roxboro and wife of the late William J. Sarnecky.
Ms. Wilkerson was a professional engineer (PE) with J. F. Wilkerson Contracting Comp. Inc. in Morrisville. She graduated from NCSU and William & Mary.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Wilkerson is survived by three brothers, Joe Wilkerson of Raleigh, Douglas Wilkerson of Summerville, SC and Donald Wilkerson of Raleigh; two sisters, Joan Wilkerson of Columbia, MO and Doris W. Carver of Roxboro; nine nieces and nephews, Jay Wilkerson, Laura Clark, Brian Wilkerson, Michele Boussaad, Brady Wilkerson, Misty Jones, Mandy Wilkerson, Barbie Carver and Ross Carver.

blue_eyes53813 · 06-17-2008, 03:15 PM

I did not know that either... wow...

Gina · 06-17-2008, 03:40 PM

I dind't know either.
Thanks for letting us know.

Triggerjay · 06-17-2008, 05:31 PM

I just read that a couple days ago.... Sad... She was a pioneer in the marine fish breeding world. Her book Clownfishes has been called the breeder bible.

Jason

Frankie · 06-17-2008, 05:52 PM

Thats to bad. I wish her family well.

Premnas · 07-28-2008, 04:22 AM

Sad to hear of her passing. She was a pioneer in the field.

lcstorc · 07-28-2008, 08:08 AM

Greatly respected and a loss to the hobby as well as those around her.

Amphibious · 07-28-2008, 09:27 AM

In this day and age of terrible diseases, how blessed and lucky are we who live on to a ripe old age. At age 56 Joyce Wilkerson was far too young to leave this earth. Rest in Peace, Joyce, you are surely missed!

Dick

carverd · 08-15-2008, 10:28 AM

Hi,

I am Joyce's sister, Doris. Thank you for posting Joyce's death on your webpage. Joyce was always very happy whenever she talked about all of her "fish" friends. Thank you for remembering her with this update to all of her friends. We miss her very much.

Sincerely,
Doris

Woodstock · 08-15-2008, 10:58 AM

Hello Doris.
Joyce has and continues to help so many marine enthusiasts with her writings. Even now she is a huge inspiration to my current clownfish hatching project. Thank you Joyce!
My continued condolences to you and your family.

GSELLERS · 08-15-2008, 11:10 AM

I am at a loss for words. I had actually set a personal goal to meet joyce one day and pick her brain over a cup of tea or something. The man upstairs gave her a bigger duty. She is raising clownfish in heaven now. Who knows she probably taught the man upsatirs to culture rotifers and phytoplankton

You will be missed Joyce. Doris, it is a pleasure to see you posing. If you like, stick around and get to know our little family

SeaMunky · 08-15-2008, 03:58 PM

GS- I couldnt have said it any better my friend..

Doris..Glad to see you pop in..Please be sure to come back and say hi..I am new to this breeding hobby, and I have heard nothing but wonderful things about her writings..I am told they are a *Must-have*
Sorry for your loss *hugs* My prayers are with your family

06-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson I just read that a couple days ago.... Sad... She was a pioneer in the marine fish breeding world. Her book Clownfishes has been called the breeder bible. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-28-2008, 04:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Premnas Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson Sad to hear of her passing. She was a pioneer in the field.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,437 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson Greatly respected and a loss to the hobby as well as those around her. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

07-28-2008, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Amphibious Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Pierce, FL Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson In this day and age of terrible diseases, how blessed and lucky are we who live on to a ripe old age. At age 56 Joyce Wilkerson was far too young to leave this earth. Rest in Peace, Joyce, you are surely missed! Dick __________________ Amphibious As I approach my 70th BD, I'm realizing that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife says, "He's approaching 70 going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that. Amphibious' 135gal mixed reef thread

08-15-2008, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
carverd Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson Hi, I am Joyce's sister, Doris. Thank you for posting Joyce's death on your webpage. Joyce was always very happy whenever she talked about all of her "fish" friends. Thank you for remembering her with this update to all of her friends. We miss her very much. Sincerely, Doris

08-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson Hello Doris. Joyce has and continues to help so many marine enthusiasts with her writings. Even now she is a huge inspiration to my current clownfish hatching project. Thank you Joyce! My continued condolences to you and your family. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-15-2008, 11:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson I am at a loss for words. I had actually set a personal goal to meet joyce one day and pick her brain over a cup of tea or something. The man upstairs gave her a bigger duty. She is raising clownfish in heaven now. Who knows she probably taught the man upsatirs to culture rotifers and phytoplankton You will be missed Joyce. Doris, it is a pleasure to see you posing. If you like, stick around and get to know our little family

08-15-2008, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
SeaMunky Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Joyce D. Wilkerson GS- I couldnt have said it any better my friend.. Doris..Glad to see you pop in..Please be sure to come back and say hi..I am new to this breeding hobby, and I have heard nothing but wonderful things about her writings..I am told they are a Must-have Sorry for your loss hugs My prayers are with your family Last edited by SeaMunky : 08-15-2008 at 03:58 PM. Reason: spelling

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