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Remembering Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith, age 84, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her dear husband on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bob Smith, and son-in-law, John Pape. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her children, Starlene (Steve) Palasek, Tina Pape, Bob (Michelle) Smith; grandchildren, Steven (Rachel) Palasek, Daniel (Jess) Palasek, Tanya Konyndyk (Walters), Dan (Allie) Konyndyk, Shelbi Smith, Savahanna (Christopher) Zandstra; great-grandchildren, Austyn Palasek, Brooke Palasek, Thayne Walters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Pat Binish officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Corewell Health Hospice

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So sorry & deepest sympathies. Aunt Joyce will forever be remembered with love & fond memories! Sorry I'm not able to attend the viewing or service . Praying for everyone in the family. I look forward to seeing her in heaven! With Love, Jill Brown

— Jill Brown

So sorry & deepest sympathies. Aunt Joyce will forever be remembered with love & fond memories! Sorry I'm not able to attend the viewing or service . Praying for everyone in the family. I look forward to seeing her in heaven! With Love, Jill Brown

— Jill Brown

We are so sorry for your loss! May she rest in peace! Our thoughts are with you. We wish you strength at this time.

— S. Becker and Family

Bob, Michelle and Family, We are very sorry for your loss of your beautiful Mom. I truly wish I could take your pain away, I know how huge this pain is. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need anything! Love you!!

— Jenn & Robert Lambert

Dear Tina and family, May you all experience our Lord's Loving Arms as you mourn your Mom's death. I am so glad that she is now at Peace! With love, Pam

— Pamela W Beck

Bob and Michelle our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom, may she rest in peace. Barb and Johnny Hope AK

— John White

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