Joyce Elaine Gauthier, Age 77 of Bear Lake died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born on August 25, 1937 in Bear Lake, Michigan the daughter of the late Robert & Grace (Ware) Eldridge. She was a 1955 graduate of Bear Lake High School. Joyce married Robert L. Gauthier on September 24, 1955 at the Pleasanton Methodist Church. Bob & Joyce enjoyed many years as the owners of the Pantry Restaurant in Ludington. She was an active volunteer in the Ludington community as a Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, a volunteer library aid at Foster School, PTA leader, and March of Dimes Team Leader. Besides helping her husband run the Pantry Restaurant, Joyce was a ticket agent for North Star Bus Lines. After retiring to their home in Bear Lake, they took many trips in their camper and had traveled in 48 states and Canada. Besides camping and traveling Joyce enjoyed reading and sewing. She was an excellent seamstress and made several of her daughter’s wedding dresses. Each year she would sew every member of her family a new Christmas ornament. Joyce will leave a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved her, especially her loving and devoted husband of 59 years; Robert Gauthier and their children; Deborah (David) Bedker of Ludington, Denise (Wayne) Formolo of Iron Mountain, Deanne Christenson of Houston, TX, Darlene (Jeff) Clause of Holland, IN, Dawn (John) Ordus of Spring Lake, Robert Gauthier of Bear Lake, and Richard Gauthier of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, her brother; Raymond (Barb) Eldridge of Arcadia, sisters-in-law; Kay Ferrell from the state of Washington and Marie Viol of Kaleva, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Joyce’s Life on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Bear Lake United Methodist Church with Reverend Jane Logston officiating. Final interment will be in the Pleasanton Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Those who wish to express sympathy through donation may direct them to the Bear Lake United Methodist Church Children’s Programs or the Bear Lake Branch of the Manistee County Public Library. Please visit Joyce’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo. The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center with funeral arrangements.
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Joyce Gauthier
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