Joyce Baker

Joyce Baker, age 88 of Boyne City passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey after a long battle with COPD.

Joyce was born on February 25, 1929 in Brewer, Main the daughter of Maurice and Stella (Kealiher) Baker.  She graduated from Brewer High School and went on to study at Boston University where she earned her Bachelor Degree.  Following college Joyce served her country as a 1st Lieutenant in the United State Marine Corp.

Joyce taught swimming and sports for two years at the YMCA in Kalamazoo before moving to Petoskey.  She taught health and physical education at Boyne City High School for twenty-five years and coached girls basketball, volleyball, track and softball where she touched the lives of many young people.  Joyce also had many artistic talents, always trying new activities and she was very successful at whatever she attempted.  She was a longtime member of the Boyne City United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for many years.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Zelda Baker and Gwendolyn Libby; nephew Eric Libby; niece Susan Gockley and her husband Paul.

She is survived by her nephew Peter Libby; many grand-nieces and nephews; longtime friend Mary Richwine and many other faithful friends and a very loving church family.

We are grateful for all the loving care she received at Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 13th at the Boyne City United Methodist Church, 324 Park Street, Boyne City, MI 49712. A gathering of family and friends will be held from noon until the time of service.  A funeral luncheon will follow. 

Family and friends wishing to share a thought or memory are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuenralhomeinc.com.

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