Lynnes, Joyce Elaine Thornbury Joyce Elaine Thornbury Lynnes, age 79 of White Cloud, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Joyce was born on June 19, 1927 in Grand Ledge, Michigan to Harry and Mildred Marie (Mallory) Thornbury and moved to the White Cloud area soon after. Joyce has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area where she had worked at the White Cloud Manufacturing Products Company as a punch press operator and welder for several years until her retirement in 1974. Joyce then started volunteering for the Foster Grandparents Program in Newaygo County for many years. Joyce enjoyed dancing, listening to music and playing the harmonica, working on puzzles, growing flowers, and in recent years gather information about her family geneology. She was also active gathering historical data and cataloging the history of White Cloud and Newaygo County. She was a member of the White Cloud United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Lee (Sherri) Lynnes of Robbinsville, North Carolina; Michael (Jacki) Lynnes of White Cloud; Ron (Marsha) Lynnes of White Cloud; Dawn Beerman of Grant; Jack Lynnes of North Muskegon; Susan Phenix of White Cloud; 19 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; her brother, Harry Arthur Red Thornbury Jr. of Grass Lake, California; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred Thornbury; her granddaughter, Stephanie Lynnes; her brothers, Jackie Leroy Thornbury; Robert Leon Thornbury; and Max Thornbury; and her nephew, Keenan Thornbury. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with Rev. Jeff Bowman of the White Cloud United Methodist Church presiding with interment in the White Cloud Cemetery. Friends may consider the Joyce E. Lynnes Family for memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses. Friends may also post a condolence online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Joyce on-line I grew up knowing the Thornberry and Lynnes families. I am a namesake of Joyce's and babysat her and Don's children when I was a teenager. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Donald & Patricia (nee Albright) Wiltse Woodville Flats Posted 4/2/07 I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember her well from the Indian Dancer Team.I hope this finds the rest of the family well. Our father just passed away on the 17th of March. Sorry, Sandie Williams (Luokkanen)of Grand Rapids Posted 4/4/07 I've known you all since I was about 3 or 4 years old and feel you are extended family. I am so very sorry about your Mom. Just seems weird to know she's gone. My mother, Florine, wants me to let you know how sorry she is too and that you're all in her prayers (and also mine). Love, Marie McReaken Posted 4/4/07 Dawn, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. You've taken good care of her for so long in her time of need and have had to make difficult decisions lately regarding her care. I'm sure your mother is happy and feeling wonderful as she is now in a more glorious place, she is home. Now is the moment when you can focus on the good memories that will help you get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, Kim Posted 4/4/07 Charlevoix, Michigan April 6, 2007 Dear Family and friends of Joyce Lynnes It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our 'Aunt Joyce', and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends. Most of us when we leave this world will not be long remembered by any except our immediate families. Your Mother however, will be long remembered by many others, and we will always remember her. I must tell you that Aunt Joyce, (Even though she was not officially my Aunt, I always thought of her that way), will be remembered by our family because of the many kindnesses she extended to my Mother and Father. Particularly after my Father, suffering with dementia, became confined to a rest home, she was a friend to my Mother in the finest sense of the word. Always ready with a helping hand when my Mom could not manage by herself, and always ready to listen when my Mom needed someone to talk to. It seems that Aunt Joyce always found the time to help. I know that my Mom greatly appreciated that, because she often told me so. Pete and Thelma Ditlow & family Posted 4/6/07 Jay and Ruth Wells 6682 So. VanBuren Ave. Tucson, Ariz. 85706 To the Family of Joyce Lynnes, We want to extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. We became quite close to Joyce after she began renting the house on Swain St. from us in White Cloud. We will miss her as we know so many of you will as well. A special thanks to Dawn for keeping in touch with us. God bless you. Jay and Ruth Wells Posted 4/18/07