Thomas Michael Joyce

Thomas Michael Joyce, 60, of Glendale died Thursday December 22, 2011 at his home.

Services will be held at Eagle Point Cemetery on Tuesday. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors in in charge of arrangements.

He was born March 13, 1951 in Pittsburg, California to Thomas and Betty Joyce. He was the oldest of four children. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He then was employed by several grocery stores in California. On December 2, 1977 he married Beverly, who survives.

In early 1978 Tom and his family moved to Oregon. Tom enjoyed the outdoors; preferring to live in the country versus city life. Tom’s favorite hobby was fishing and he would share his knowledge to anyone who would ask. Tom owned a boat in Newport and dreamed one day of living on it with his wife.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Kristine Joyce, step-daughter Lisa Cameron, step-son Troy Dale Armstrong, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters Candy and Dolly, and his best friend Slinky. His parents and brother died before him.