Evelyn Joyce Hinds

On January 1, 2017 Evelyn Joyce Hinds, 92 passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Evelyn Joyce Hinds was born in Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada on December 14, 1924. She was the third of five children born to Margaret and Arthur Holland. Joyce spent most of her childhood in Winnipeg (Transcona), Manitoba where she met the love of her life Alexander (Sandy) Hinds. They were married on January 24, 1948 and soon after moved to Chicago, Illinois to begin their adventure together. it was there Robert (Bob) and Marilyn were born. The family then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where their third child, Christy was born.  Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sandy. Surviving are her children Bob (Diane), Marilyn (Jerry), Christy (Dan); nine grand children, Amanda (Matt), Jeff (Emily), Phillip, Ben, Katie, John (Caroline), Jordan (Claire), Andrew (Kelsey), and Alec. Joyce is also survived by five great grand children, Lucas, Ben, Isabelle, Hudson and Madelyn. Joyce was an accomplished artist and has paintings hung in private collections and galleries throughout the United States, Canada and in the UK. Her love of art was evident in everything she did from setting a table to describing the view from her window. She saw God’s almighty beauty and craftsmanship in everything around her and she inspired others to appreciate it as well.  After loosing Sandy in 1991, Joyce moved back to Grand Rapids where she was a regular fixture at all of her grandchildren’s sporting events. She cheered along cross-country courses and sat through more soccer games than most people would believe. She knew every player on the teams and loved them all. Joyce also dearly loved her Bible study group and her sisters in the PEO sorority.  Memorial services for Joyce will be held Friday at 11 am at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 – 60^th St. SE with Pastor Kyle Ray officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 10-11 am at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Kentwood Community Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.