Richard K.  Piper

Piper, Richard Kenneth Richard Kenneth (Pyper) Piper, age 85, of Grandville, passed away unexpectedly and was called to his heavenly home on Friday, October 15, 2010.  He retired from Kelvinator after 46 years of dedicated service.  He had a kind, gentle, and sentimental spirit that was evident to all who knew him.  Richard had a passion for gardening and enjoyed exploring the family’s genealogy.  Above all he cherished his family.  He was a faithful charter member of Bethany United Reformed Church for many years.   He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Theresa; their children, Kenneth Richard and Sheryl Piper of Holland, Dave Piper of Tucson, AZ, Dale and Lyn Piper of Jenison, Karen and Dan Van Alten of Douglas; grandchildren, Justin and Brandee Piper, Matthew and Cheryl Piper, Kendra and Derek Owens, Stacy and Jason Floyd, Becky and Chad Emmons, Mandie Piper, Jake Van Alten, Mary Van Alten; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Leona Krol, sisters-in-law, Marian Pyper, Gerry Post, Wilma Wiersma; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Funeral services will be held Thursday 1:30 pm at Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Casey Freswick officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Calvin Christian School or The Potter’s House.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive.