Joyce Weber
December 12th, 1948 - March 22nd, 2022
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Joyce's Obituary
Joyce Elaine Weber, 73 of South Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 peacefully at home. Born on December 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids to Herman and Wilma Zoet.
Joyce is survived by sons; Rob Byrd, Dustin (Jamie) Byrd, grandchildren; Madison Byrd, Benjamin Byrd, Layla Byrd, Nicholas Byrd, Maxwell Byrd, Alexander Byrd and Charlotte Byrd. Also survived by her sister Marilyn Burchfield, former husband Roger Byrd and lifelong close friend Jim Mendez.
Preceded in death by her parents Herman, Wilma and brother John Zoet.
Joyce graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Education. Her 46year career as a Pre School, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher both started and ended at Lincoln Elementary School in South Haven. She was a teacher and mentor to many of her students throughout the years. During her favorite time of year Christmas, Joyce and her sons would deliver toys and Christmas presents to students and families in need. She loved to travel, and travelled often, her favorite place was Assisi Italy. When not travelling Joyce could be found tending to her garden. Joyce was an avid WMU hockey fan and loved attending the games. Joyce was a longtime member of Hope Reformed Church. Joyce’s family would like to thank the group of South Haven teachers, her friends, who have helped her so much in these past few years.
Visitation for Joyce will be Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan, 49090, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday, March 28, 2022, at Hope Reformed Church, 1365 Monroe Blvd, South Haven, Michigan, 49090, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Smallegan and Pastor Craig Massey will Officiate. Joyce will be laid to rest at Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In leu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. To view Joyce’s personal webpage please visit www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
Joyce is survived by sons; Rob Byrd, Dustin (Jamie) Byrd, grandchildren; Madison Byrd, Benjamin Byrd, Layla Byrd, Nicholas Byrd, Maxwell Byrd, Alexander Byrd and Charlotte Byrd. Also survived by her sister Marilyn Burchfield, former husband Roger Byrd and lifelong close friend Jim Mendez.
Preceded in death by her parents Herman, Wilma and brother John Zoet.
Joyce graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Education. Her 46year career as a Pre School, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher both started and ended at Lincoln Elementary School in South Haven. She was a teacher and mentor to many of her students throughout the years. During her favorite time of year Christmas, Joyce and her sons would deliver toys and Christmas presents to students and families in need. She loved to travel, and travelled often, her favorite place was Assisi Italy. When not travelling Joyce could be found tending to her garden. Joyce was an avid WMU hockey fan and loved attending the games. Joyce was a longtime member of Hope Reformed Church. Joyce’s family would like to thank the group of South Haven teachers, her friends, who have helped her so much in these past few years.
Visitation for Joyce will be Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan, 49090, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday, March 28, 2022, at Hope Reformed Church, 1365 Monroe Blvd, South Haven, Michigan, 49090, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Smallegan and Pastor Craig Massey will Officiate. Joyce will be laid to rest at Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In leu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. To view Joyce’s personal webpage please visit www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
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