G. Carol Pierce

G. Carol Pierce, aged 76, passed away Tuesday night after a short illness, surrounded by family, at Spectrum Health. Carol was born on Christmas Day, 1937, to Andrew and Caroline Kooistra. She was a beautiful, caring soul who loved her husband and family more than anything. Carol enjoyed being a grandmother and loved watching her grandkids in sports, plays and all activities. She is survived by her husband, Bob, whom she met in 1953, at Lee High School. She enjoyed 56 happy years of marriage and held his hand to her last breath. She is also survived by her children, Randall (Kentucky), Rob and Carrie (Spring Lake), Diane and fiancé, Dave (Missouri), Tom and Felicia (Washington), Ron and Cathy (Caledonia); 14 grandchildren; brothers, Ralph and Barbra, Ron and Debra; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gerry Willard, Gordon and Barbra Pierce, Darlene Brown, Delores and Sid Vanderbaan, Clara Pierce; special friends, George and Pat Duimstra, Sheron Miller, Marge Salamone and countless other friends. A very special Thank You to the staff at Spectrum Health Hospital and Faith Hospice for their care and comfort. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 2 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Pastor John Lowder officiating. Interment Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 1-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Susan G. Komen West Michigan.

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March 26, 2015

Deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Carol's family and friends! Your family has always had a special place in my heart and I will always remember the multi-family gatherings we had while growing up! Both Aunt Carol and Uncle Bob mean the world to my mom and I know that this passing is a huge loss to that whole friend group. I hope and pray that her and my dad are hanging out and reminiscing about the good ole days. Hugs to all. Kathleen Sexton (Miller)

March 26, 2015

My heart goes to the family that lived across the street during my childhood. They always treated me with kindness and were always there for my parents when they were neighbors. I only hope to have people like them in my neighborhood someday. Steven Talsma

March 26, 2015

Carol was a great friend during our school years. So sorry for your loss. Jim & Marilyn DeWitt

March 26, 2015

The DeBoer family sends our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of our cousin Carol. God be with you . Darlene,Sharlene,Patsy,Bud and Mary Sharlene McClure/Thuston