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ESCANABA -- Joyce Lee Beach, age 79, of Escanaba passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Murray's Country View in Gladstone.
Joyce was born February 12, 1945 in Escanaba, the daughter of Michael and Mildred (Pinar) Eugate. She was united in marriage to John Beach on August 24, 1967 in Gladstone. As a devoted homemaker and caregiver, Joyce created a special home for family. Joyce had a creative touch when working with plants and flowers, a real green thumb. She decorated spaces impeccably, and was an accomplished seamstress. In addition to her creative pursuits, Joyce had a love for literature, which she passed to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, by reading out loud to them for hours. She also loved being on the golf course, spending time with friends, family and her husband Jack, creating special memories. Joyce had a passion for cooking and baking. Some of her favorite times were spent having people gather around her table for laughs, love and a great meal. Above all else, Joyce cherished her family, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her children, Jennifer (David) Adamini of Gladstone, Jackie (Mike Hall) Beach of Escanba, Jeffrey Beach of Fond du Lac, Wis. and Terry (Ron) Pfeiffer of Horicon, Wis.; grandchildren, Vicki Schwantes, Dan (Rachel) Schwantes, Madison (Morgan Bowie) Adamini and Allison Adamini; great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Kiley, Brooklyn and Levi Jack; siblings, Michael (Jo) Eugate of Escanaba, Thomas (Patty) Eugate of Gladstone and Cindy (John) Eugate of Escanaba and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John "Jack" Beach, her daughter, Vicki Sue Beach and her brother, John Eugate. A Celebration of Life will be planned this upcoming summer. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Escanaba Public Library in honor of Joyce's love or reading. friends-memorial-gift-form.pdf (escanabalibrary.org)