Willard A. Joyce

Willard A. Joyce, 74, of Beecher, passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 at Franciscan St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point, IN. He was born November 19, 1945 in Chicago, IL, the son of Richard and Ruth Joyce. On July 21, 1966 he married Nancy Weber in Halifax, NC. Willard is survived by his wife Nancy Joyce, daughter Michele (John) Alcott of Steger, Sons, Daniel (Melissa) Joyce of Crete, Jason (Alicia) Joyce of Cedar Lake, IN, and Nicholas (Jennifer) Joyce of Lowell, IN., and 8 grandchildren, Stephanie, Rachel, Alexis, Paige, Nicholas Jr, Makenzie, Tyler, and Tanna. He is preceded in death by his son Shannon Joyce, daughter in law Christine Joyce, his parents, sister Barbara Malinowski, and brother David Bush. Willard was a Vietnam Veteran and was a diesel mechanic at Roadway Express for 35 years. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, spending time at his house in Arkansas, riding his Harley, and his 3 loving pets, Kasha, Jemma, and Whiskey. Visitation will be Friday January 24, 2020 from 3pm until the service at 7pm at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher. Cremation rites will be accorded. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.