Obituary for Joyce Jarman
Joyce Jarman, age 78 of Hastings, MI. passed away on March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, at her home on River Road, in Hastings, MI.
Joyce was born in Hastings, MI. on October 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Rena and David Troyer. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools. She married Henry H. Wagner, the marriage ended in divorce. Joyce later married Lloyd T. Jarman Sr.
Joyce was a natural caregiver, who’s nurturing nature could be seen in everything she did. She embodied the “busy mom” raising eight of her own children, and five stepchildren. Then taking care of several children, friends and anyone who needed a little extra love. When Joyce’s parents began to age, she jumped in and provided a comfortable loving environment, until each had passed.
During the summer months Joyce enjoyed taking the kids to Cedar Point, camping, frequently visiting the Indiana Dunes State Park, along with various campgrounds. Joyce enjoyed traveling including Arizona, Smokey Mountains, she even won a trip to Lake Tahoe which included a hot air balloon ride. She loved scrapbooking and family gatherings and taking photos.
Joyce’s compassionate spirit was not limited to her family, for many years she participated in Operation Care, an organization that focused on reaching out to weary travelers. She would meticulously set up “aid stations” at public rest areas along the highway providing sandwiches, drinks, and other essentials for folks using the rest stop. For many years Joyce was a chairperson for the local Walk for Warmth campaign.
Joyce is survived her children Donna (Al) Backe, Janet (Randy) Gable, Sandy (Bob) Palmatter, Connie (Mike) Brooks, John Wagner, Tammy Cardwell, Hank (Deanna) Wagner, Tonya (Damon) Giovannetti, stepchildren Bonnie (Randy) Adams, Lonnie (Pardene) Jarman, sister Helen Laubaugh, grandchildren: Jeff (April), Jessica, Jon, Ashley (Gerald), Haley, Julia (Paul), Shayna, Devin, Sabrina, Michelle (Brock), Stephen, Brittany, Laura, Faith, several step-grandkids, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She loved them all. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd T. Jarman Sr., brothers Ron & Tom Troyer, sisters Imogene Millirans, Marilyn Cowling, and stepchildren Connie, Hallie, and John Jarman. Grandsons Lonnie Joe Jarman and Brent Laubaugh. Special friends Richard Marshall and her Baby girl Misse Lou.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Thornapple Valley Church Hastings campus, 2750 M43 HWY. with Pastor Carla Smith officiating.
The family will receive visitors, on Saturday March 25, 2023, two hours prior to the funeral service at Thornapple Valley Church. Guests are invited to remain at Thornapple Valley Church for a time of fellowship and luncheon immediately following Joyce’s service.
Interment will take place privately.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.
Joyce was born in Hastings, MI. on October 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Rena and David Troyer. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools. She married Henry H. Wagner, the marriage ended in divorce. Joyce later married Lloyd T. Jarman Sr.
Joyce was a natural caregiver, who’s nurturing nature could be seen in everything she did. She embodied the “busy mom” raising eight of her own children, and five stepchildren. Then taking care of several children, friends and anyone who needed a little extra love. When Joyce’s parents began to age, she jumped in and provided a comfortable loving environment, until each had passed.
During the summer months Joyce enjoyed taking the kids to Cedar Point, camping, frequently visiting the Indiana Dunes State Park, along with various campgrounds. Joyce enjoyed traveling including Arizona, Smokey Mountains, she even won a trip to Lake Tahoe which included a hot air balloon ride. She loved scrapbooking and family gatherings and taking photos.
Joyce’s compassionate spirit was not limited to her family, for many years she participated in Operation Care, an organization that focused on reaching out to weary travelers. She would meticulously set up “aid stations” at public rest areas along the highway providing sandwiches, drinks, and other essentials for folks using the rest stop. For many years Joyce was a chairperson for the local Walk for Warmth campaign.
Joyce is survived her children Donna (Al) Backe, Janet (Randy) Gable, Sandy (Bob) Palmatter, Connie (Mike) Brooks, John Wagner, Tammy Cardwell, Hank (Deanna) Wagner, Tonya (Damon) Giovannetti, stepchildren Bonnie (Randy) Adams, Lonnie (Pardene) Jarman, sister Helen Laubaugh, grandchildren: Jeff (April), Jessica, Jon, Ashley (Gerald), Haley, Julia (Paul), Shayna, Devin, Sabrina, Michelle (Brock), Stephen, Brittany, Laura, Faith, several step-grandkids, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She loved them all. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd T. Jarman Sr., brothers Ron & Tom Troyer, sisters Imogene Millirans, Marilyn Cowling, and stepchildren Connie, Hallie, and John Jarman. Grandsons Lonnie Joe Jarman and Brent Laubaugh. Special friends Richard Marshall and her Baby girl Misse Lou.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Thornapple Valley Church Hastings campus, 2750 M43 HWY. with Pastor Carla Smith officiating.
The family will receive visitors, on Saturday March 25, 2023, two hours prior to the funeral service at Thornapple Valley Church. Guests are invited to remain at Thornapple Valley Church for a time of fellowship and luncheon immediately following Joyce’s service.
Interment will take place privately.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.