Frank "Jim" Schippers' Obituary
Mr. Frank “Jim” Schippers, age 83, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. He was born May 9, 1939, in Grand Haven to Marinus and Louisa (Bryant) Schippers. On October 15, 1960, he married Judith Bierman.
Frank was a member of Lifetree Community Church and served his country in the US Army. He retired from Bastian Blessing in 1988. For many years, he planted, maintained, and harvested from his garden, raised chickens and faithfully collected eggs.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith; three children: Penni (Michael) DeWitt, Gregory (Bonnie) Schippers, and Sheryll (Tim) McCastle, all of Grand Haven; eight grandchildren; and three sisters: Edna Schut, Patsy Bekins and Liz Styx. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Schippers and Marinus “Skip” Schippers; and sisters: Nina Otto, Alice Polich, Marie Plant and Tillie Spangler.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 27, 2022, at Lifetree Community Church (10933 Lake Michigan Drive, West Olive, MI 49460). Burial will take place in Robinson Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Frank may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Please sign the family’s guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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