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Life Story for Joyce Marjorie Hammer (Stufkens)

Joyce Marjorie  Hammer (Stufkens)
Nashville, MI
Joyce M. Hammer

Mrs. Joyce M. Hammer, age 75, of Nashville passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home.

oyce was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 5, 1941, the daughter of the late Jan and Caroline (Horstman) Stufkens.

Joyce was raised in Indonesia, until she was 13 years old were she then moved to the Netherlands. Finally, she moved to the United States in 1956. When she arrived in American she completed her education at Union High School in Grand Rapids, MI. graduating in 1960. Years later, she continued her education, attending Grand Rapids Community College where she received her associates degree in Early Childhood Development.

She was the wife of Joseph P. Hammer Jr.. The couple was married Oct, 15, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI. where they raised their boys together. When the boys had grown, Joyce & Joe moved to New Jersey, and later Pennsylvania. After traveling the United States driving truck together, they returned to Michigan in 2004.

Joyce was a hard, dedicated worker, who spent over 10 years as a Pharmacy Technician for D&W Pharmacy in Grand Rapids. She was also a Bookkeeper for valley Hospital in Ridgewood NJ. for 10 years.

Joyce enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time at her church. Along with her husband Joe, they enjoyed spending time together going out to dinner, or staying close to home, simply watching television.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband Joe, three sons Jon (Jill) Heileman, Christopher (Becky) Heileman, Richard Heileman, two step sons Joseph Hammer III, Elmer Hammer 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother, and two sisters. She was preceded by her stepson Paul Hammer,

Funeral Services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with Pastor Jeff Hodge officiating.

The family will receive visitors, on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at
7 PM. at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Church of The Nazarene.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfunralhome.net

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