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Joyce Zwart (Berghuis)

August 8, 2018
Portage, MI

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Age 80, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2018. Joyce was born February 22, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Floyd and Jennie (Scheffers) Johnson. She was a lifelong area resident, graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and longtime member of the Milwood Christian Reformed Church. Joyce was employed for Bronson and Healthcare Midwest for many years prior to her retirement. Family was a very important part of her life, especially raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. On June 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Berghuis, who preceded her in death on September 13, 2001. On April 22, 2006, she was united in marriage to Frank J. Zwart, who survives. Also surviving are her children Rick (Bonnie) Berghuis, Kevin (Michelle) Berghuis; step-children Nancy (Zwart) and husband Ralph Balkema, Judith (Zwart) Forde; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother Floyd C. (Karen) Johnson, II; many nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by a sister Joan Bruining. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00PM Sunday, August 12th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. The funeral service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 13th at Milwood Community Church (3306 Lovers Lane) with Pastor Brian Seifert and her grandson Taylor Berghuis officiating. Immediately following the service will be a time of food and fellowship in the church hall. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Joyce's memory may be directed to Milwood Community Church or the American Cancer Society. Please visit Joyce's personalized guest book at www.langelands.com