Randy E. Pifer

Randy E. Pifer obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Randy E. Pifer

Randy Pifer Obituary

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Randy Ennis Pifer, age 65, of Holland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born March 11, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Anna (Krywy) Pifer. Randy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a dedicated employee and worked over 35 years at ODL Incorporated in Zeeland.
Randy had an immense faith in God. He was a long-time member and Deacon at the Holland Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he was very involved and active with the church community. He was a health conscience individual and an avid weight lifter and vegetarian. If Randy wasn't at church or working out you could find him at home reading his bible.
Survivors include his two sisters, Debra (Gary) Wilkins of Clio, MI, and Denise (Mark) Bowles of Grand Blanc, MI; four nieces and nephews, Luke (Anh) Wilkins, Jayme (Mark) Ponder, and Ian and Talena Pifer; and four great-nephews, Cullen and Brandon Wilkins and Shane and William Ponder.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Pifer.
Per Randy's wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation with the family is from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Holland Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 11279 E. Ottogan Street, Holland, MI 49423, where memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Sunday. Pastor Mike Lambert will officiate and military honors, rendered by the United States Navy, will conclude the ceremonies. A luncheon will immediately the ceremony in the church hall. Randy's cremated remains will be buried at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be given to Corewell Health Hospice or Holland Seventh-Day Adventist Church. (Click the links below to donate to either of these organizations online)
The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff of Corewell Health Hospice, especially Sherri, Sandy, and Shandra, for the help and care they gave to Randy and the compassion that they showed throughout this difficult time.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Randy's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

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Connie Smith

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Randy and I first became friends on Facebook. Unlike most Facebook "friends" we were real friends. I grew to see what a precious soul he was and we kept in touch when I was no longer on Facebook. My heart is broken but I know I will see him again on Resurrection Day!

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