Obituary for Gregory Paul Kuipers
Gregory Paul Kuipers, 59, of Midland passed away on July 3, 2019. He was born on July 25, 1959 to John and Maxine (Marble) Kuipers. A life-long resident of Midland, he was educated locally, and graduated from Ashman School with the class of 1985.
He spent his adult life a hardworking, beloved member of the community, and he made many friends in his time at Taco Bell, The Hampton Inn, The Water Treatment Plant, Blessed Sacrament School, and at The Arnold Center.
Greg was pure of heart and had so much joy in him; he was a shining light in every life he touched. He was quiet, but he had an affinity for making sure that everyone had a proper nickname, and he had a sense of humor that would rival that of most professional comedians. To know him was to love him, and the world will forever be a little bit dimmer without him in it.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine (Marble) Kuipers, and two brothers, John Jr., and Paul Kuipers.
Left to cherish his memory are a sister, Ann Kuipers; two brothers Brian (Patty) Kuipers and Larry (Kathy) Kuipers; nieces Amanda (Kris) Rousseau and Lisa (Josh) Clark; nephews Matthew and Larry Kuipers; his favorite great-nephew Locke Browning; and his best four-legged friend Noel.
The Funeral Liturgy for Gregory will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, 207 Ashman Street in Midland. Entombment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery. Gregory’s family will receive friends at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of Liturgy. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Humane Society of Midland.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
8
Jul
6:00 PM
- 8:00 AM
Ware-Smith-Woolever Midland Chapel
1200 West Wheeler Street
Midland, MI 48640
Visitation
Tuesday
9
Jul
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church
207 Ashman St
Midland, MI 48640
Service
Tuesday
9
Jul
10:00 AM
St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church
207 Ashman St
Midland, MI 48640
Cemetery Details
Location
New Calvary Cemetery
2743 EAST BOMBAY ROAD
MIDLAND, MI 48640
Memorial Contribution
Humane Society of Midland County
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