Joyce Lynn Clendenin
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Joyce Lynn Clendenin

  • March 10, 1937 - October 23, 2009
  • Dowagiac, Michigan
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“Mom, miss you everyday, life seem so different now, I have so many things I want to share with you.. Love You Sandy ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Sandra Jurgenson - daughter

“Denise and Mike - You and your family are in m y prayers.God Bless, Randy ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Randy Jones - NULL, IN

“What a beautiful picture of Joyce. I will always remember her because she always made you feel welcome and that glorius " smile" would light up a...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Pam Scearse-Walters - Mishawaka, IN

“Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Eileen Shields - Dowagiac, MI

“What a wonderful woman, who greeted everyone with a warm smile and accepting heart. I miss her. The world lost another wonderful lady. ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Annette and Gerald Vandenberg - MI

“I will always remember my sister as a fun loving lady. She and I shared a special bond, even though many miles separated us. I have made many trips...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: sue a tucker - rialto, CA

“Mom,My life has been forever changed, I knew I could not ask you to stay here on earth any longer, you had in the pass two years endured so much pain...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Sandra Jurgenson - Dowagiac, MI

“Sandy,I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so bad for you, I can't imagine the pain your going thru. May God comfort you at this time and know that...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Freida Dorman - Dowagiac, MI

“my sister joan page lived next store to joyce and loyd for many years when i visited my sister i got to know joyce she was a good lady god bless your...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: jim schlitter - lakeland, FL

“Miss You, Love You ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Sandy


Joyce’s life began on March 10, 1937 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Homer and Francis (Maiden) Behnke.

She was united in marriage to Lloyd Clendenin on September 27, 1952 in Allegan. Joyce was employed by Rudy (Sundstrand) Manufacturing for 24 years. She loved her animals and gardening around their Decatur home. Joyce enjoyed shopping and going garage sale “treasure? hunting.

Her greatest joy was her family which includes Lloyd (Vicki) Clendenin of Dowagiac, Sandra (Bernie) Jurgenson of Dowagiac, Markle (Carole Lee) Clendenin of Benton, IL and Denise (Mike) Bouldrey of South Bend, grandchildren Eric, Erin (Brian), Jamie, Jodi, Jason, Christina, Stacy, Will, Greg, Jennifer (Mark), and Adam, several great grandchildren, sisters Elaine (Hershel) Howell of Ohio, Nancy Bellitto, Carol (Max) Anderson, and Sue Tucker, all of California and several nieces and nephews.

Joyce passed away at her home on Friday October 23, 2009.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd in 2009, daughter Pamela Lynn Thomas in 1993, grandchildren April Lynn Hunsberger in 1979, and Nicole Marie Bouldrey in 1995 and great grandson Morgan Clendenin in 2004.

Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Joyce will be laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the family in care of Mike Bouldrey.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Joyce at www.mclauchlin-clark.com .