Obituary

Remembering Ralph Bass

Ralph Dane Bass, age 62, of Wyoming, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2022. Ralph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing on the Michigan lakes. He loved reading from his extensive collection of theological literature, and he was passionate about studying God’s word and served as a teacher/pastor for over 20 years. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Bass; brothers, Wayne Bass, and Terry Bass. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Tammy Bass; sons, Nathan Bass, Cameron and Julieta Bass; grandson, Everett Ringer-Bass; mother, Bessie Bass; siblings, Doug and Sandy Bass, Jodi (Bass) and Denny Ford, Randy (his twin brother) and LeeAnn Bass, Michele (Bass) and Tim Bondroff, Derk Bass, Bryan Bass, Jami (Bass) and Mike Sanfilippo, Rodney Bass, Craig and Gina Bass; brother-in-law, Brian Foreman; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, 3715 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Todd Kinde officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, July 5th, from 5-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grace Bible Church.

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 6 · 11:00am

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Grace Bible Church

3715 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418

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I didn't know Ralph, but I know Tammy and I love her dearly. I have heard many great things about Ralph. I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. Please know I am praying for you, Tammy. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (healing their pain and comforting their sorrow." - Psalm 147:3 "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 73:26

— Abby Thompson

When we started our small group so many years ago and met Ralph and Tammy (and Charlie and Yvonne) we never expected a lifetime friendship to develop. So many suppers and Bible studies. Other couples came and went but our 3 couple group remained. Trips to the beach, backyard BBQs, New Years Eves, gametimes, dinners and sitting on decks. We listened to one another, prayed for one another, argued with one another, loved one another, cried for one another. Ralph made Philemon 7 real. "For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother." Ralph beat us all home. So happy for him, so sad for you, Tammy, and the guys. I trust his funeral service will bring all the honor to His Savior the way his life did. I planned to be there, but alas am in a doctor's office with Dave for another crisis. All our love to you!

— Connie Rohne

I will always remember you as a loving person and a wonderful pastor. I still have the keyboard your wife gave me years ago... Rest in heaven ❤❤❤

— Mandii

We are sorry for your loss of Ralph. We still remember him in our church services in Wayland ! Ralph was a wonderful, vibrant self! Amanda & I have such great memories of all you guys. Amanda & her Piano lessons & the beautiful Instrament Tammy gave her. You're in our Prayers &:Thoughts. Pea ecul !

— Amanda / Jane Rivers

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