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Joseph Bivins Obituary

Bivins, Joseph L. Joseph L. Bivins, aged 93 of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 . He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Margaret Bivins; 2 sisters; 6 brothers; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Bivins. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; children, Deborah and Don Boyd, Michael and Cynthia Bivins, Mark and Leslie Bivins; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Joe proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Mike Alber, celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday from 10-11:00 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Education Foundation. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, 2018.

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Lance Weyeneth

February 3, 2018

Dear Don & Debbie,

I trust there's some comfort in those Loving-Memories... Cindy and I send our Love & Friendship at this time of loss...

Until Again We Meet...

Lance & Cindy.

Karen Johnston

February 2, 2018

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. He was such a nice neighbor when we lived next door on Floyd Street. I remember when he would show us his home movies. Good times with all of you.
Prayers for you during this sad time.
From the Vincent family.

Marilyn

January 30, 2018

Such a nice man...A life well-lived. You are all in our thoughts.

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Marilyn Daniels

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January 30, 2018

So sorry to hear of your families lose, our thoughts and prays go out to you.

Paul France

January 30, 2018

Dear Mrs. Bivins,

I was so sorry to hear that Joe had passed away. He was such a nice gentleman. I will always remember his gorgeous head of hair! My sympathy to you and your whole family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Paula Fegel

January 30, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God hold your Dad in the palm of His
hands.
With love from Bill and Paula

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