Joyce D. Barnaby

BARNABY – Joyce D. Barnaby long time resident  of Caledonia was greeted at heaven's gate by  her Lord and Savior  on Sunday, November 8, 2015, surrounded by her family.  God granted us a beautiful  78 year gift named Joyce, by lending us her embodied spirit. She was so happy on the days she would go off to volunteer with many charitable groups (Goodwill Industries and Hope Network).  Her servant heart belonged to the M.C. Blodgett Hospital Guild as a 35 year volunteer, past president and leader for many.  Those who knew Joyce, came to realize she loved life, as well as traveling, golfing, gardening and playing bridge.  Cooking and entertaining her friends at the Centennial Farm  brought joy to this wonderful women who had many lifelong friends. She was a devoted mother who loved her family and spending time with them.  She loved spending time outside with the sun and breeze on her face. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Allen James Kaiser; niece,  Amy Lou Barnaby; brother, Dale Barnaby; parents, Dorothy and Everett Barnaby; her four legged best friend, Charlie. She is survived by her children, Cheryl and Greg Kaiser; Jill and Loye Gau; grandsons, Kevin, Kyle, Cody Kaiser; Charlae and Ciara Gau; brothers, Jay and Elaine Barnaby, Merle and Dixie Barnaby, Daryl and Sandy Barnaby; sister-in-law, Mary Ann "Dutch" Barnaby; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services for Joyce will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Grandville Bible Church, 4122 - 44th Street SW with Pastor Tom Couch officiating. Inurnment in Blain Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SW, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.  The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the American Cancer Society.  Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.