Joyce L. Garrison
May 2, 1935 – November 19, 2021
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM at The Living Well Church, 5475 Ravine Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, Pastor Philip Rose officiating. Private interment will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite hospice organization or the American Cancer Society.
Obituary
GARRISON, Joyce L.
Kalamazoo
Age 89, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Joyce was born in Kalamazoo on May 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Geschwendt) Martin. Joyce retired from Friendship Village as the front office manager after 19 years of service. She enjoyed volunteering for hospice and wintering in Haines City, Florida. Joyce also enjoyed gardening, knitting and reading. She was a member of Twin Lakes Reformed Church, as well as a member of the Red Hat Society and the Celiac Support Group. Joyce’s family was the center focus of her life and she loved spending time with them. On September 6, 1952, Joyce was united in marriage to Neil L. Garrison, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2019. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Karen) Garrison and Susan (Todd) Taylor; grandchildren, Patrick Garrison, Jamie (Dr. T.J.) Carls, Kathryn Garrison, Allyson Taylor and Emilee Taylor; great-grandson, Cameron Carls; brother, James (Arlene) Martin; sisters in-law, Lou Martin and Florence DePouw; as well as several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Martin and brother in-law, Harold DePouw. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM at The Living Well Church, 5475 Ravine Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, Pastor Philip Rose officiating. Private interment will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite hospice organization or the American Cancer Society.
Jeff & Karen: Our sincere sympathies.
Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family. Dawn & Chip
Dearest Jeff, Karen and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love, hugs and prayers as you face this difficult time. My deepest sympathy is with you all.
Sending my thoughts & prayers to the family for peace during this difficult time.
Tom and I are so sad to hear of her passing. She was a very special woman and I always looked forward to visiting with her at the reunions. She is in Paradise now with Neil
Aunt Joyce you will be missed greatly. Susan and Jeff and families we are sending our love and prayers to you all. The Green’s Brenda, Steve and Bradlee
Jeff and Susan, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. We were so lucky to have your parents as neighbors for many years. We have so many fond memories of them both. They were truly wonderful people. We will miss them both very much. We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Sherry Kerney
Dear Jeff, Karen and all the family: we are so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to see Joyce (Mom) at the many gatherings you’ve hosted over the years. She was such a kind and gentle lady. She will be truely missed.