Joyce L. Trout

Joyce L. Trout, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She had lived in West Branch for her entire life. Joyce was born to Walter and Nellie (Newberry) Morris on December 19, 1929 in West Branch. Joyce was a homemaker and farmer, and she enjoyed raising beef cattle and hunting.

Joyce is survived by her children, Diane (Ken) Turland of Mt. Morris, Walt (Connie) Trout, Bob (Cindy) Trout, Donna (Larry) Hastings and Keith (Jenny) Trout all of West Branch, grandchildren, Brad (DeEtta) Turland, Lynette Turland, Rick (Raychelle) Trout, Tricia (Eric) Reed, Craig (Trisha) Trout, Kurt Trout (Brandy Warren), Christi (Tom) Neubecker, Sarah (Dale) DeMatio, Mark (Melissa) Trout and Kim Trout (Jake Houchen); and great-grandchildren, Stephenie, Amanda, Kaylynn, Cole, Courtney, Alec, Lane, Ty, Hunter, Austin, Alivia, and Karter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Trout in 2012, and sister, Daisie Roe.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch, MI will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in West Branch. Pastor Brenda Klacking will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Homes, Inc. www.steuernolmclaren.com