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Joyce Sowter

1932 - 2016

Joyce Sowter obituary, 1932-2016, Rochester Hills, MI

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Pixley Funeral Home - Rochester

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

Joyce Sowter Obituary

Sowter, Joyce Anne; age 84; of Rochester Hills; passed away on May 2, 2016. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 7, 1932. Joyce graduated from Pontiac Central High School. She was married to the late Robert Lloyd Sowter, April 1952. Joyce was an administrative secretary for consumers Power and Oakland University. She had a passion for music and gardening. Survived by her children, Dwight (Denise) Sowter, Sue (Ed) Tomsej, Steve (Bernie) Sowter, and Michael (Shelly) Sowter, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and her brother Norman Nelson. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 5, 2016 3 to 8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr. Rochester, MI 48307. Additional visitation Friday May 6, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit www.pixleyfuneral.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from May 3 to May 4, 2016.

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Kim Headbloom

May 5, 2016

Sue and Family ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Your Mom was a wonderful lady.

Steve McGarry

May 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I received a call last night with the news from my mom who saw the notice in the paper. I still remember the days so many many years ago in Judson park as kids growing up with your family. So many memories from oh so many years ago. Praying for your family during this difficult time.

Denise SOWTER

May 4, 2016

LOVE YOU SO MUCH...REST IN PEACE MOM

May 4, 2016

Family and friends: I remember Joyce with fondness. She was a substitute musician at St. Luke's United Methodist on many occasions when I was pastor. She was also a member of the congregation for a long time. May God Bless all of you in your time of grieving and remembering. Rev. Johnny Liles

May 3, 2016

Sue and Edward and family--So sorry for the passing of your mom--She was a grand lady--I will never forget the time she came to Keibasa making!!!! She had such a great time. Her kind and gentle spirit will truly shine. Our love is with you---Annie, Brian, Brendan and Garrett.

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