Grand Rapids, Michigan
VANRIPER (Sparta) - Michael Anthony VanRiper, age 29, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 after a lingering Illness. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; daughter, Briana; mother, Yvonne Holmes; step-father, Jerry Holmes; two half-brothers; one half-sister; grandmother, Dorothy Tiff; several...
Read MoreThe angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. God Bless
Kami Anderson
August 31, 2011 | Sparta, MI
Yvonne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you are hurting so deeply. May God bless you with His loving comfort today and in the days ahead.
Kristi Caine
August 29, 2011 | Trinity CRC
Mikey You Always Knew How To Put A Smile On Someones Face. You Were So Strong To Fight For So Long. But As We Say Our Goodbyes We Wont Forget How Strong And How Loving Of A Man You Were. We Love You Mikey And You Will Never Be Forgotten. R.I.P
Samantha Fowler
August 29, 2011 | Kent City, MI
To my dear cousin who fought so hard for so long: I will always remember all the funny jokes & great laughs we shared:) You were someone who touched everyones life that crossed your path in one way or another. Many of us will forever carry on the great memories we have of you:) I will always love & miss you!
Michelle Van Riper
August 27, 2011 | Sparta, MI
Michael, you where always like a brother to me and you will always be one, i took you in when you need to be watched 24 7 and took you to your doctor and your po vitits when you first found that you had canser and we just grow closer then ever. i will always miss you and love you
Tiffany VanGessel
August 27, 2011 | Wyoming, MI
To my dear cousin who fought so hard for so long: you were such a great person who touched everyones life that crossed your path in one way or another. All the funny jokes & laughs you shared. we will always have your memories to carry on. I will always love & miss you so much!
Michelle Van Riper
August 27, 2011 | Sparta, MI
Mike, your personality could light the darkest room. Your memory holds onto a lot of people very dearly. One day we will meet again until then rest in peace my sweet cousin.
Jessica Casavant
August 27, 2011 | Tupelo, MS
i am going to miss you laughts and jokes .. you were a good friends know you are looking down on us watching us .. i will keep you in my prayers .. love you mike..
Brent Ciesielski
August 27, 2011 | Cedar Springs, MI
You where alway cracking jokes and making people laugh! I LOVE YOU and will MISS you!!!!!
Autumn Lovley
August 27, 2011 | Cedar Springs, MI