Photo courtesy of Hansen Funeral Home - Davison
Davison, Michigan
Feb 27, 1935 – Mar 21, 2015
Joyce Marie Brandt of Davison age 80 joined her husband Dennis on Saturday March 21, 2015. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 1:00 pm Friday March 27, 2015 at Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel, Downtown Davison. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Family will receive visitors from 4-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions in Joyce's memory to the Hometown Hospice. Joyce was born in Flint Michigan on February 27, 1935 the daughter of the late Paul & Mabel (Allore) Hubbs, and has resided in the Davison area most of her adult life. She was joined in marriage to Dennis Brandt on November 8, 1952 and he preceded her in death on September 20, 2013. Joyce was an avid camper and a member of Avion Camper Clubs which she enjoyed immensely. Her greatest love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren to whom she was simply "Gigi" and was the driving force that gave her the strength to return home during her sudden decline in health. Joyce enjoyed people and had been a waitress for numerous years working at the Country Squire, the PX, and Spring Meadows Country Club. She later was employed by Hansen Funeral Home until her retirement. Surviving are children Tammy (Steve) Grandstaff, and Steve (Sally) Brandt. Her cherished grandchildren: Alexis (Richard) Schneider, Amanda (Jeremy) Zaneske, Jonathan (Katrina) Brandt, and her great grandchildren: Abbigail & Izabelle Schneider, Brooklyn & Austin Zaneske, and Mila Brandt, and Joyce's Grand pup "Kui". She also leaves Sisters JoAnn Swanson, Dorothy Hubbs, Brother Russell Hubbs. Brother-in-laws: Chuck and Mary Brandt, Richard and Nancy Brandt, and sister-in-law Carol and John Kroll, sister-in-law Josephine Brandt and a host of other family. Her special friends: Dick & Vera Ross, Al & Mary Brookshire, and Dick & Jolene Johnson. Share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net
Read MoreJoyce was the mother of my friend, her daughter Tammy Brandt Grandstaff and Tammy's husband Steve Grandstaff. I met Joyce only once at their home, and know from that meeting and Tammy and Steve's frequent mentions of her, that Joyce was a lady, a ray of sunshine and a sweetheart. May she continue to look upon her family with the pride of one who has earned it. She will always be with you.
Bethany Olson
March 27, 2015 | Indian River, MI
Tammy and Steve so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a Great Lady. All Our Love and Prayers to you and your Family.
Jeannie Kennedy
March 26, 2015 | Millington, MI
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. May you find strength through prayer and may God comfort your hearts. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Mrs S
March 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to Tammy and Steve for the loss of their mother. My parents lived next door to the Brandts and I always thought of them as my extended family. I remember when Dennis first brought a girl home. As the kid next door it was fun to see Joyce become part of the Brandts and I remember going to their wedding!! My sympathy to all the Brandts and to Joyce's family. She was a lovely person!
Janet (Johnson) Hamilton
March 25, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
So sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Joyce. My sincere condolences go out to all of her family.
Doris J. Stark, Avion Camping Buddy
Doris Stark
March 25, 2015 | Hale, MI
Joyce was a childhood friend and classmate. I was with Dennis and Joyce on the occasion of their marriage in 1952. We were saddened deeply by Dennis' passing and very much saddened by Joyce's passing. We loved you ,Joyce, and thank you for your tender care Dennis during his long battle with kidney failure. We remember you both lovingly as you joined your Beecher friends at the 60th Reunion of the Class of 1952. We pray for you now as you move into God's kingdom. Peace to your family, Liz and...
Leonard and Liz Brush
March 24, 2015 | Pittsburgh, PA
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your loved one.
Sue Simons
March 24, 2015 | Robards, KY
Joyce was a beautiful soul, inside and out. I feel honored to have known her for a short time. She has been missed here at Winter Ranch RV Resort for the past two years. Prayers for her family during this time.
Marsha Bender
March 23, 2015 | Alamo, TX
My dear friend will be greatly missed. Joyce was an amazing woman and she was like a big sister to me. We spent many hours talking about the family she loved so very much. She was very proud of each and every one of you. She also loved her sisters and brother very much. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her too.
Charlene Leach
March 23, 2015 | Holdenville, OK