Joyce Fern Johnson's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Joyce Fern Johnson

February 1, 1928 - August 20, 2023 (95 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Joyce Fern Johnson's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Joyce Fern Johnson

February 1, 1928 - August 20, 2023 (95 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Joyce Fern Johnson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joyce Fern Johnson (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on August 20, 2023 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Fern Johnson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Ingemar Francisco and Margaret Juliana Bernhoft (Jonasson); and her husband Hugh Johnson. She is survived by: her children, Vicki (Tony DeGrazier), Kara (Ilmar Arviko), Tim (Sue Johnson), Meryl (Jeff VanderWeide), Coleen (David Bronkema) and Hugh (Carrie Johnson); her grandchildren, Elyse DeGrazier, Travis, Kelli DeGrazier, Matt Arviko, Erika, Trevor Poole, Katariin Arviko, Jasmin Arviko, Bryan, Krista Johnson, Luke, Sarah Johnson, Kelly Joy Odenwald, Chad, Nicole VanderWeide, Sara Joy, Michael Buhr, Zach, Steffani VanderWeide, Chloe, Josh Nagel, Nick, Mackenzie Bronkema, Dylan, Isaac, Mikayla Bronkema, Corinne, Carter Goss, Makenna, Devin Reilly, Arianna Wright, Charity Johnson and Conner Johnson; and her great grandchildren, Landon, Olivia DeGrazier, Kaden, Kaleb, Adelyn Poole, Brooks, Taylor Arviko, Zachary Johnson, Caleb, Titus Hugh, Owen, Eliana, Emma, Isaac Johnson, Rockwell, Gracie Odenwald, Everly, Jack VanderWeide, Bowen, Colsen VanderWeide, Naomi Nagel, Ella, Boden Bronkema, Callie Joy, Caden Bronkema, Joanna Bronkema, Selah Joy, Noah and Adalae Reilly.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Haven of Hope http://www.havenofhopes.com) or the Pregnancy Resource Center (http://www.prcforlife.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service



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August 25, 2023

Debra Hartje-Sloey wrote a sympathy message

“Dearest Cousins, Your Mom was such a delight to have known and laughed with as well as shed a few tears with. Her heart was bigger than the moon and she loved every one she came in contact with. We shared many of these moments over the phone. May our Dear Lord comfort you, Bless you with his Peace, knowing your dear Mother is now in Peace with our Heavenly Father. Loving you Debby”


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August 25, 2023

sara pfaff wrote a sympathy message

“Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again!!Auntie was such an inspiration of faith, so sorry for your loss. Love Sara”


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