Joyce Elizabeth Patrick

Joyce Elizabeth Patrick, age 94, a lifelong resident of Stalwart, Michigan, passed on to heaven on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Cedar Cove in Cedarville, Michigan. She was born September 27, 1921, in Raber Township, Michigan, to Harrison John and Mary Jane (Flood) Bosley. Joyce grew up in Stalwart where she attended school through eighth grade. At the age of seventeen, she earned $17.00 a month driving the horse drawn “school bus” which was either a buggy or sleigh, depending on the season. On September 28, 1939, she married Roman John Patrick in the Church Rectory in Goetzville. They were married 38 wonderful years and raised seven children. For 27 years, Joyce worked for the Fred and Janet Ayers family at The Les Cheneaux Club helping care for their summer home, and their children and grandchildren. At one point, she lived for a few months with Mrs. Ayers in Indianapolis, Indiana, caring for her before her death. She also worked for a time at Kincheloe Air Force Base cleaning for inspections. Those that knew Joyce realized her passion and devotion to the Stalwart Presbyterian Church, Stalwart Women’s Association, Stalwart Fair Dinner, Northwoods Christian Camp, and her neighbors, friends and family. Joyce enjoyed baking cookies and banana bread for her family and friends. Anyone who stopped by her house enjoyed great conversation and her wonderful cookies. She loved to quilt and make numerous quilts and lap robes. She also enjoyed gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Joyce was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. Joyce was deeply loved by her family and will be missed more than words can say but take comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband and safely in the arms of Jesus who she devoted her life to. Joyce is survived by her children, Cynthia (Dick) Crisp of Goetzville, Michigan, Romana (Harold) Ross of Summerfield, Florida, Lyle Patrick of Stalwart, Nadine Patrick of Summerfield, Florida, Walter (Susie) Patrick of Stalwart, Delvina (Hugh Speier) Patrick of Stockton Springs, Maine, and Brian (Mary) Patrick of Standish, Michigan; grandchildren, Harold Crisp Jr., Carolyn (Harry) Reinfelder, Mary Crisp, Scott (Nina) Patrick, Shelli (Lawney) Patrick-Libby, Leslie (Peter) LaCase-Leighton, Lani LaCase, Kandy McKeown, Cyndi Patrick, Connor Patrick, Melissa (Bob) Niernberg, Michelle (Terry) Smith, and Mitchell (Megan) Wolfgang; and great grandchildren; Harry, Cody, Justin, Emily, Eva, Aaron, Hayden, Hudson, Liam, Iyla, Shelby, McKenzie, Anmarie, Tyler, Addison, Derrick, Tasha, and Maddie; great-great-grandchildren, Emma, Brody, Lexi, and Jaclyn; sister-in-law, Theora Bosley; and many nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Roman; infant son, Gary Patrick; granddaughter, Tammy Ross; brothers, Edward, Quentin, and Robert Bosley; and sister, Doris Wartella. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Friday, December 18 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Bruce Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Stalwart Presbyterian Church Women’s Association, 8089 E. M 48, Stalwart, MI 49736 or Cedar Cove Assisted Living, P.O. Box 580, Cedarville, MI 49719. Joyce’s family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Cove for their wonderful care and compassion and send a special thank you to Davine Hester for her unwavering care and comfort given to Joyce.

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Joyce Elizabeth Patrick

September 27, 1921 - December 13, 2015