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Susan A Ernst
May 05, 2022


Grand Rapids, Michigan
ZUPPA, BEATRICE & JAMES Sweethearts separated during WWII and finally married in 1967, Jim and Bea died within two days of one another last week, he at age 92 on November 20, and she at 88 on November 22. Jim was a teacher who was loved for his sweet nature and gentle humor, and who was...
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Susan A Ernst
May 05, 2022
Dear Fran and Paul, Madeline, Mary and other relatives,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Cousin Bea was a vivacious woman with a beautiful smile and Jim was a gracious man. My memories of them take me back 60 years. Please accept my condolences.
Norma Morren Vriend
Norma Vriend
December 16, 2013 | Edmonton, AB
Dear Fran and Paul, Madeline, Mary, and other relatives,
I offer my sympathy in the passing of your sister Bea and brother in law Jim. Cousin Bea was a beautiful person with a wonderful smile, and Jim was an encourager to me as a student~I often met him on the Eastern bus when I worked downtown at the YWCA. Although, I don't get to see extended family very often, they are in my thoughts, as you are now. Please accept my condolences.
Norma Morren Vriend
December 16, 2013
Steve & Julie
So sorry for your loss.
Even though we haven't seen Bea & Jim in several years they had a special place in our hearts.
Having worked with Bea,Joanne remembers
how gracious she was and the best example of high values and work ethic.
We have many memories of the wonderful vacations with them and the many scramble games we shared.
Their life was a love story and a great example of what true love was all about.
Bill & Joann Dipp
November 27, 2013 | Freeport, MI
I had Mr Zuppa for 6th grade match at Sparta Middle School wayyyyy back. He was very fun and a wonderful person. Will keep your family in prayer. Karen (Babcock) & Ron Marohn
Karen Marohn
November 27, 2013 | Sparta, MI
"Aunt" Bea was our mom's best friend when we were growing up on Griswold Street in the 50's, and I used to go down to her house for a second breakfast or an after-school piece of apple pie "as good as my mom's" (maybe better!). She sewed special clothes for us, and once I went to her house for her to tie a bow on a dress for me, because she could understand the need for it to be "perfect." She was a great friend to our mom, and a very important part of my life.
Beth Sanders
November 26, 2013 | Grand Rapids, MI
I will miss seeing Jim at Blessed Sacrament. He was a wonderful person, who shone the light of Christ to all he met.
Ellen Erhardt
November 26, 2013 | Grand Rapids, MI
Jim and Bea were our loving and caring friends for over 35 years. We shared many good times together as well as much encouragement and support during tough family times. They were always there for us when needed. They were really our second parents. They will be long remembered and greatly missed.
Peter and Eileen Vanden Berg
November 26, 2013