Joyce Lyman

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Joyce Ann Lyman, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Joyce was born on May 25, 1933 in St. Francis, KS to Howard L. and Thelma C. (Kail) Peter.  She was one of three children.  Joyce graduated from Sherman County High School in Goodland in 1951.  Later in life she went on and attended college in Saginaw, MI to receive an Associate’s Degree in Social Service.  She worked part time as an Elementary School Teacher and was very involved Girl Scouts for many years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother Marlyn Peter, one grandson Cade Lyman Palmer, and one niece Rebecca (Ochsner) Rosinbum.

She is survived by her two children Diann Sheppard of Yakima, Washington, and Bryan (Jennifer) Shores of Goodyear, Arizona; and one sister Margy (Brandt) Ochsner of Simi Valley, California.  She is also survived by three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.