Gladstone, MI
Joyce J. Norden, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Joyce was born June 4, 1928, in Gladstone, the daughter of Carl and Lillie (Holmberg) Johnson. Joyce was raised in Gladstone and was a 1946 graduate of the Gladstone High School . Following graduation, Joyce went on to attend Northern Michigan University where she received her Elementary Teaching Certificate in 1949. Joyce accepted her first teaching position for the Rock Public Schools where she taught elementary education. On May 30th, 1951, Joyce was united in marriage to Richard
Lori Bolm
Dear Family,I was so saddened to learn of Joyce’s passing. My mom was her roommate at The Village and I know she will miss her so much. Our family thought of Joyce as family – she was such a sweet lady. She will be missed so much – especially by mom. My heart is heavy but I know Joyce is at her Eternal Home. All of you are in my prayers.
Lori Bolm, Elveda’s Daughter in Virginia
Al (and Dolly) Salmi - Lake Worth and Rapid River MI, FL
Joyce (then “Miss Johnson”) was my very much loved First Grade Teacher in Rock. Over the years I’ve been able to thank her a number of times for being an early on influence in the life of this country bumpkin! A beautiful woman has left us and is now more than likely being a kind presence to others in her heavenly abode. God Bless the family of Joyce, who no doubt share even much greater in her departure from earth.
Linda Dittburner
I was so sorry to hear Aunt Joyce died. No one let me know or I would have made plans to try and be there. My sympathies to her family. So sorry for your loss.Cousin Linda (Johnson) Dittburner
Debbie Nolan Dehlin - Gladstone, MI
To the Family of Joyce Norden: So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor to my Dad when she was living on Dakota Ave. in Gladstone. She & Dick both were so thoughtful & caring to my parents as they aged. What a testament to being kind & hospitable to ones’s neighbors on earth.
Julie Kleiman - Wilson, MI
I remember Joyce when I worked at Christian Park, taking care of her Mother, Lillie. She was a gracious lady and will be missed. Condolences to her family.