Teresa Joyce Pickard, 66, peacefully passed away at home while surrounded by her loving family on Tue, Feb 4, 2020. Teresa Joyce Bishop was born on Jun 17, 1953 in Eaton Rapids To Chester and Phyllis Bishop (nee Coger) the second oldest of five children.
She was raised in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City High School and later Davenport University.
Teresa began working at Munson Hospital in 1977 and retired from there in 2018. At Munson she wrote policy and procedure, assessed risk management and managed the logistics department.
Outside of work, Teresa's devotion to family and friends was of utmost importance. She was always available in their time of need. Teresa enjoyed traveling and id it often to such places as St. Martin, the Caribbean Islands and the Virgin Islands. Alongside these travels, Teresa was an avid diver and involved with Scuba North. Her diving experiences included underwater pumpkin carvings, Easter egg hunts, exploration of sunken ships and coral reefs. She will be remembered for her respect for rules and determination to do things her own way.
Teresa is forever loved by her daughters, Tammi (Noel Blanchard) Pickard and Tanya (Floyd) Mitz. She was Granny to grandchildren, Sarah (Gregory) Hansen, Alicia (Jose) Colon, Michael Mitz, and Andrea (Lance) Emig. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren; sisters, Lindsey (Robert) Geiger, Kelly (Phil) Baumann, and Robyn (Bishop); and brother, Brian (Nancy) Bishop. She was a fond aunt to many nieces and nephews; and leaves her inseparable four legged companion, Tinkerbell.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Phyllis; nephew, Rob Geiger; and dog, Dusty.
The family will welcome friends at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home today, Feb 7, 2020 from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral services to celebrate Teresa's life will follow at the funeral home on Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 11 am with additional visitation one hour prior.
