Alice Joyce Slater, age 89, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Joyce loved living on the lake property that has been in her family for several generations.  Her favorite activities were pontoon boat rides, dancing the polka, playing euchre, shopping, and family cookouts. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Grant; sister and brothers, Ardis Heers, Frank Sherington Jr., Donald Sherington, and Carl Sherington. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Diane (Cliff) Hewitt, Dennis Slater, Kristine (David) Meeuwsen; grandchildren, Laurie Nicklyn, Brian Morgan, Danielle (Jerry) Smith, Joe Meeuwsen and fiancée, Emily; seven great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Burd; and beloved nieces and nephews. Joyce's wishes were for a private burial at Alaska Cemetery in Caledonia. To honor her life, donations may be made to the Humane Society of West Michigan.