"Kossicks...... That name rings a wonderful BELL in our ears! The Rivards and the Kossicks were neighbors for so many years! We never knew Joyce because she was the baby of the family, but Willie, Sharon and Jim were of the same age and still share a great friendship. We share the loss of this beautiful young woman, what an impact she made on the world......You all should be so proud!!!!! Willie and Sharon DeHate"
In loving memory of
Joyce Maureen Kossick
Joyce passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 62 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce is preceded in death by her father, John "Jack" Kossick and her mother, Kathryn Kossick. She is survived by her two children, Gear (Chelsey) Misner and Zeke (fiance Cori) Misner; her granddaughter, Reagan Misner; her significant other, Art Shedlock; her three sisters, Joann (Fred) Wille, MaryAnn (Sam) Foco, and Jeanette (Ed) Burbank; and her two brothers, Don (Karen) Kossick and Jim (Marge) Kossick; as well as her many nieces and nephews. Joyce grew up in a loving family in the small town of Pinconning, Michigan. She was the youngest of six children. Joyce graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Pharmacy and built an unprecedented career in Phoenix, AZ. Her career included working at the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and Maricopa Integrated Health Systems where she finished her career as the Director of Pharmacy. Her biggest accomplishments did not come from behind a desk, but as a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the most caring, helpful, and motivating individual there was. Joyce loved spending time with her boys and watching them grow into men, cheering for University of Michigan football, eating Pinconning cheese and pickled bologna, lending an ear to those that needed to talk, reminiscing about her amazing childhood, golfing with her friends, and babysitting her granddaughter. A Memorial service for Joyce will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85020. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association at http://www.heart.org. Visit https://hansenmortuary.wpengine.com for condolences.
Tributes
"JOYCEE', JOYCEE',JOYCEE' where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday I was teasing you at Ferris about fretting over a big test and you would say "You Son of a "B" Schultz you're so cocky"! then you'd break into that big "Chipmunk Grin" and unique laugh. We would hug and I'd say don't worry we'll make it. And you Did! And You Did, and You Did time after time. You Did Good, More than Good in Life! I'm only sorry I didn't get to see you one more time in person so you could swear at me one more time.. Although there was a great distance between us in where we ended up You were still very near and dear in my heart. Memories of you will always be there. Forget RIP it's not in your program. The night you passed it was thundering here in Michigan in "FERBUARY?" I figured You, Roger, and Tuti had met up. Loved You JOYCEE!"
"Our sincere condolences to the Misner and Kossick families. Joyce was a close friend through grade school and high school. Growing up, she and I spent so many fun times together. Spending time between our Pinconning homes, on the cheerleading squads at both schools, and numerous extra curricular activities, I will always treasure those memories. Never a dull moment with that funny , joking lady! Joyce truly loved life--- succeeding in her pharmaceutical career and raising two young men and a granddaughter. Thoughts and prayers to you Gear, Zeke, Reagan, and to Joyce's brothers and sisters. Heaven has gained another special angel to join her Mom & Dad. Ron & Cheryl (LaBean) Offenbecker."
"Many great memories of our college days together and parties at the house in Flushing, Michigan. Glad we got together last year while visiting Phoenix area. You will be missed but never forgotten."
"I remember a time when we made our high school float in her parents barn. She was a good friend to me and she will be missed. A former classmate. Noreen (Knochel) Ballor"
"I am blessed to have known Joyce and I know in my heart she felt as though Gear and Zeke were her biggest and brightest accomplishments. Joyce was a beautiful woman, mother and friend and touched the lives of so many..including mine. Rest now and take comfort in knowing that you did a marvelous job in rearing two wonderful men!!"
"My most sincere condolences to Joyce's family. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace. Sympathy and prayers to all."
"We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother Gear and Zeke. She was a lovely lady and I pray for comfort for all of her family."
"Joyce will be missed dearly. She was an amazing mother role-model for my brother, Scott, and I, since 1994. My father, Art, was extremely lucky to have had her by his side for so many good years. God bless Joyce, we miss you so much!"
"I want to say how sad and sorry I am on the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful lady...so smart..kind..passionate and a wonderful Director of Pharmacy at MIHS. She worked there for many years and I was fortunate to work under her supervision. I am sad that the last time I talked with her is a month before she decided to retire and wanted some help from me . Wow...she needed assistance from me! My thoughts and prayers go out to her sons, grandchildren and her partner."
"So shocked to here of my dear friend and classmate passing will hold the family up in prayers Will miss the laugh she had and the caring spirit she had for us all My Dad loved her dearly always said see Joyce? Yes Dad will carry her memories forever gone to soon"
"I haven't seen most of you for many years but I have very fond memories of all of you. Aunt Kate and Uncle Jack and all of you were very special to my mom (Margie Lanczak). I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Jeanette, and family; Please accept our deepest heartfelt condolences. Losing a force like Joyce leaves a large hole in your heart. Be well. Patty & Una Mueller"
"We are so sorry to hear about Joyce. She was a student in my classes at PHS. We know her brothers and sisters as we are from the Pinconning area. What sad news. Prayers to the family from us."
"So sorry to hear about Joyce, I was in high school with her and a classmate of Nancy's. Joyce was always so nice and personable, always smiling and happy. She brightened everyones day with her enthusiasm! Sending prayers of peace and love for the family, Denny Huggard"
"It was so wonderful to have known Joyce. Wish I had gotten to be with her more though. She sure was super to have had her little granddaughter, Reagan, one day a week. They had a lot of fun, very busy for sure and so good for little Reagan!!! Joyce also said, this little sweetheart needs to learn how to swim, so for sure she is taking baby swim lessons= good for grandma Joyce!!! She will be greatly missed for sure. God Bless you all!!!! Martha"
"Gear and Zeke I so for the loss of your lovely, talented mother."
"Only the rocks live forever, but they never know love. ("Old Comanche Proverb") Joyce proved that we got the better deal."
"So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Loved her fun spirit and kind heart. Our prayers for the family"
"I am so saddened to hear of Joyce's passing. We were classmates at St. Michael's in Pinconning as well as at the Pinconning High School. I will always remember her laughter. She was a wonderful person. Heaven sure gained an angel when she left us here. My deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones."
"So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was my classmate all through school and we had some great times. Payers for the whole family at this time. Hold all the great memories close and she will always be with you"
"My deepest condolences. Joyce placed the tiara on my head Homecoming 1973. I always loved Joyce and just because I haven't seen her in years, my thoughts were with her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary"
"Knowing Joyce and the Kossick family was a wonderful part of my life. Joyce was a very talented lady. So sorry for your loss. RIP Max C Brown Jr."
"Our deepest sympathies to Joyce's family. She loved life and had the most amazing contagious laugh. We had many good times when she lived in Pinconning. We traveled together in Finland and Sweden back in 1970s. We are sad to hear of her passing. God bless."
"As much of a better world Joyce made it for us all, it is a little worse without her; sweet, dear friend."
"I am so saddened to hear of Joyce''s passing. Even though I have not seen her in many years I have fond memories of her from her time spent in Pinconning. She babysat for our 3 kids through all her high school years. She was always positive and outgoing and had a great smile! With my deepest sympathy, Janet (Kossick) Keeley"
"My Dear Joyce, So many fond childhood memories of growing up together in the neighborhood. Kick the can, hide and see, red rover red rover. Playing in the barn, and of course Kossicks gas station. An amazing person what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky to have known her."
"Joyce was a true original, one of a kind, we will miss her."
"Sending our condolences to the family. May the good memories of Joyce help to ease the pain you feel at this difficult time. With sympathy, Lin and Dan Weaver"
"Joyce was a truly remarkable person and a huge influence on my college years. She was possessed of a strong will and indominable spirit that acted as a moral compass at a time in my life when it was perhaps most needed. She will never be forgotten."