Gilman, Joyce A. (Masten) of Kalamazoo, MI. passed away on January 20th, 2021 at home with her family by her side.

Joyce was born on January 8th, 1941 to Bill and Ruth Masten of Almena. She was the first child of their family of five children.

Joyce was predeceased by her father, her oldest son Wade Boley, grandson Daniel Maxam, son-in-law Eliot Maxam and her baby sister Helen Masten.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Henry Gilman, her mother, Ruth Masted Schuster of Mattawan, her oldest brother Jerry Masten of Florida, her sister Gail (Ed) Uminn, and brother Dale (Candy) Masten of Lawton. Joyce is also survived by her 3 children, Delores Parker of Mattawan, Debbie Wheelright of Mattawan, and Ray (Deborah) Boley of Marshall, MI.

Joyce was blessed with 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Joyce will be missed by her two best friends, her dear partners in crime, Debbie and Mary.

A memorial gathering will by held in the spring, to celebrate her life, her love and the time we had with her.
Her suffering has come to an end and for that, we are all thankful.

She knew the Lord, and now she can rest in peace.