Joy Verner, Formerly of Santa Barbara, 1938-2026

Joy Verner, Formerly of Santa Barbara, 1938-2026

Joy Verner Joy Verner, a gifted artist whose life was defined by her creative spirit, her mastery of color and form, and a deep, cultivated gratitude for the natural world, passed away on March 8, 2026. She was 87 years old. Born on May 30, 1938, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Joy was the daughter of Charles E. Verner and Alma Verner. She grew up in Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School in 1956. Joy’s true calling was discovered early, le…