Joyce May Burr
June 17, 1936 - March 23, 2010
Burr, Joyce May (Jansen), our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Covenant Medical Center – Cooper, after a short illness. Age 73 years. Joyce was born on June 17, 1936, in Saginaw, to the late Cornelius (John) Jansen and Ruth (Miller) Jansen. She was married to Richard Lee Burr on August 7, 1953 in Curtisville, MI. Surviving are one son and one daughter and their spouses, Richard Jr. (Janine) Burr; Patricia (John) Bannerman, all of Saginaw; six grandchildren, Richard III, Daniel (Megan), Kathryn Burr and Aaron (Carrie), Adam, and Jill Hoeppner; two great-granddaughters, Marin and Makenna Hoeppner. Joyce is also survived by one sister, Maxine Lee and two brothers, Newell and Bill (Addy) Jansen, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by both of her parents, her husband, Richard, son-in-law, Rodney Hoeppner, a granddaughter, and by two sisters. Joyce enjoyed trips to the casinos and spending time with close friends, Amelia and Alice. She also enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, vintage McDonald’s toys and watching NASCAR on the weekends. The family wishes to thank the nurses of Covenant – Cooper, 3-East, for their loving care of Joyce. The celebration of Joyce’s life will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010, at Oakwood Mausoleum. The Rev. Charles F. Buckhahn will officiate. Memories and sympathies may be shared with the family online at WakemanFuneralHome.com
Burr, Joyce May (Jansen), our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Covenant Medical Center – Cooper, after a short illness. Age 73 years. Joyce was born on June 17, 1936, in... View Obituary & Service Information