Joyce Claire Mcquern

Joyce Claire McQuern, age 86 of Hastings, passed away on May 3, 2020. Joyce was born on April 14, 1934 in Whitman, Nebraska, the daughter of Garland and Thelma (Wright) Mooney.

Over the years, Joyce worked as a dental assistant, cook, custodian, waitress and homemaker. She loved being a mother and housewife, and so happy and proud to be a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Joyce enjoyed gardening, sewing, needlework, playing the guitar, singing, and camping. She loved animals, fort-making, fishing, working puzzles, and bowling. She was a Cub Scout and 4H leader. She loved being home but had an adventurous soul.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, brother Bud, children Thomas, Donna and James T. McQuern, Jr., and grandchild Angela Schantz.

She is survived by her children Colleen McQuern, Naomi McQuern, Sam McQuern, and siblings Naomi, Gary, Connie and Gerald.

Memorial contributions in memory of Joyce can be made to Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 or a pet rescue organization of your choice.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from Noon to 2 PM. Due to the Executive Order of the Governor, only 10 will be allowed to gather at a time. A graveside service will immediately follow at Union Cemetery, 9975 North Avenue, Dowling, Michigan 49050. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.