Joyce Dorothy Bauman

August 5, 1925 - September 15, 2010

Joyce Dorothy Bauman, 85, resident of Aspen Grove, Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Joyce was born on August 5, 1925, to Clarence and Helen Meyers in Cleveland, Ohio and was married to Robert F. Bauman on July 3, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of University of Toledo, Joyce taught in the last one roomed schoolhouse in Brushy Prairie, Indiana before starting her own family of nine. Joyce worked hard at homemaking and always found time to open her home to those in need. A gracious hostess, Joyce created wonderful meals (especially pies) and encouraged everyone. Joyce's artistic talent was evident in her painting, ceramics, pottery, cross-stitch, quilting and even in her gardens. In later years, Joyce traveled with her missionary husband and supported him as they served their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joyce's personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ was evident in all aspects of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her sisters Alice Gilbert, and Shirley Plessner, Joyce is survived by her brother Clarence (Gail) Meyer, and sister Marilyn Anderson; daughter, Beverly (Bob) Haye; daughter, Bonne McArthur; son, Mark (Marjorie) Bauman; daughter Becky Haye; son, Matthew (Janet) Bauman, daughter, Ruth (Gary) Gibbs; son, Benjamin (Elizabeth) Bauman; son, Jonathon (Jill) Bauman, and daughter Elizabeth Shinn. She has 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, September 24th from 4-8 PM at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. The funeral will be private for family only on Saturday. Interment will be at Toledo Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staff at Aspen Grove and Erie West Hospice for their loving care of Joyce.