Joyce Anna Castle

Joyce Anna Castle Age 83, of Rudyard, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2017, in Sault Ste. Marie, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 17, 1933, in Paradise, Michigan, to Zell L. and Lula May (Smith) Davis. Joyce loved playing bingo, gardening, and canning. She was a member of the VFW in Brimley, Michigan. She retired from Rudyard Area Schools, after 28 years of dedicated and passionate bus driving. Joyce was also a very proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Joyce is now reunited with her very special friend Bonnie Rushford. Joyce is survived by children, Rodney (Karen) Stevens of Rudyard, Keith (Shelly) McGowan of Trout Lake, Michigan, Arvie Stevens of Rudyard, Brian Stevens of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jeffery (Sharolyn) Stevens of Rudyard, and Renee (Tony) Printz of Waterford, Michigan; grandchildren, Cameron Stevens, Emily Miller, Melissa Matthews, Kevin Matthews, Kennedy Stevens, Keith McGowan Jr., Dennis McGowan, Rachel Ball, Taylor Stevens, Kendyll Stevens, Nikki Printz, Kristen Printz, Tony Printz; and great-grandchildren, Payten Stevens, Shane Stevens, Kyle Stevens, Keidyn Plumm, Maddisyn Plumm, Tyler Peake, Kody Peake, Patrick Peake, Caitlynn Ball, Wyatt Ball, and Cameron McGowan; a great great-grandchild; brother, Delmar Davis; and many nieces and nephews. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jessica Peake; grandson, Lee Stevens; sisters, Zella Elliot and Carol Dunbar; brothers, Alva Davis and Jude “Raymond” Davis. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Heider, Dr. Chander, Mike and all the other staff from Dialysis, who made Joyce feel so special and cared for her. The family’s gratitude is deeply felt. Also, a very special thanks to Karen and Rod Stevens for all the care they gave to their mom over the years and to her sister Carol Dunbar for all the trips she made to take care of her. Joyce’s niece Carla Davis is also appreciated for all of her time spent caring for her aunt. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home 24549 S. M-129, Pickford, Michigan, with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 P.M. The family asks that you dress casually if you attend, per Joyce’s wishes. Burial will be at the Baptist Cemetery in Paradise, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the War Memorial Hospital Dialysis Fund.

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Joyce Anna Castle

June 17, 1933 - May 6, 2017