Joyce Ann Miller

Joyce Ann (Bouck) Miller, 72, of Caseville left us on April 26, 2024 under the loving care of her
family at her daughter’s home near Baltimore, Maryland after a courageous battle with
multiple myeloma.

Joyce was born on November 2, 1951, in Pigeon to Virgil and Verneta Bouck. She graduated
from Laker High School in 1969, then attended Central Michigan University where she met
and married Harold Eagen. They became the proud parents of Fawn, Jake, and Mag.
Joyce’s career was in the legal field. First, in Denver where they raised their family. She
moved to Lansing and became a Legal Secretary/Assistant for Foster Swift Collins & Smith
where she formed a sisterhood of friends. It was there that she also met Gordon Miller. They
were married and made wonderful memories until his untimely passing.

In 2013 she moved back to her farm in the Thumb, building a house designed by her son, to
replicate Florence Schluchter’s, where she had so many fond memories while growing up.
Joyce was independent, adventurous, and strong willed. She worked hard for what she
believed in and generously helped others. She loved history, working tirelessly with others at
Caseville Historical Society. She collected and sold antiques. Her interest in antique buttons
led to her membership in the Thumb Button Club. She was an avid reader and mindfully
cultivated a collection of books. After surviving breast cancer she participated in Casting for
Recovery where she met what were to become life-long friends. Her enjoyment of fly fishing
took her around the country even as far as Alaska to perfect her skill. She loved nature and
being outdoors. She collected rocks from her field and enjoyed using her artistic talent to
paint them. She made many special travel memories from around the world with family and
friends.

She is survived by her children, Fawn (John McPhail) Eagen, Shannon (Heather) Eagen and
Margaret (Jonathan) Manalo. Joyce loved being Grandma to Abby, Emma and Colin Eagen
and Eian and Calag Manalo. She is also survived by her siblings, Marge Hall, Dave (Sue)
Bouck, Dan (Carla) Bouck, many nieces and nephews, and many special friends too
numerous to mention. You know who you are. She was preceded in death by her parents,
sister, Judy Zagorski and brother-in-law, Steve Zagorski.

A celebration of her life will be at Hayes United Methodist Church, on Sunday, May
19th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Hayes United Methodist
Church (7001 Filion Road, Pigeon, MI 48755) or the Caseville Historical Society (P.O. Box
1973, 6733 Prospect Street, Caseville, MI 48725).
Thank you, Joyce, for the wonderful memories we shared!