Joyce Ann Bertram was born April 23, 1942 and passed away on March 15, 2017. Joyce was born in Virginia and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to California in 1969 and then to Lancaster in 1977. She loved fishing and was a member of the Iris Society and the Grace Lutheran Church Choir. She was loved by all. Joyce is survived by her husband Lawrence S. Bertram: children : Clark Lorenz, Robin Hartlep, Jean Martinez, Cindy Rickle, Candace Haendle and 15 grandchildren.A viewing will be held Thursday March 23, 2017 at Joshua Mortuary Chapel from 4-8 p.m. with services being held on Friday March 24, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church 856 West Newgrove Street Lancaster CA 93534.