Gary Dale Kuiper

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mr. Gary Dale Kuiper, 72, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Michigan. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Kuiper was born on August 26, 1951, in Zeeland, MI. He was always an extremely intelligent and hardworking man. He worked throughout his life to obtain his Doctorate of Law from Michigan State University, formerly known as Detroit College of Law. He proudly practiced as an attorney for over 35 years, and was a long time member of the Michigan State Bar Association. Being an alumni, Mr. Kuiper was also a huge Michigan State University sports fan. Away from work, Mr. Kuiper always enjoyed learning new things. He enjoyed reading in his free time and became an avid reader. He also enjoyed being active by biking, jogging, and tennis. Mr. Kuiper also had a love for traveling, visiting over 100 countries with his beloved wife, Linda Kuiper. However, he loved nothing more than watching his grandchildren play the sports they love and spending time with family. Mr. Kuiper was known to be an extremely kind hearted man and brought joy to everyone he came in contact with. He always looked out for others and was very involved in volunteering with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organization. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Kuiper is survived by his wife, Linda Kuiper of Grand Blanc, MI; two sons, Jacob Kuiper of Flint, MI, and Daniel (Bobbie Jo) Bruff of Durand, MI; two daughters, Danielle Eldridge of Rockford, MI, and Janet Crenshaw of Hermosa Beach, CA; seven granddaughters, Dominique Hiney, Mackenzie Weaver, Annalise Bruff, Gabrielle Bruff, Madelyn Eldridge, Isabella Bruff, and Hailey Bruff; two grandsons, Robert Hiney and Hunter Bruff; two sisters, Sandi (Bernard) Allen of Colorado, and Betty Nederveld of Michigan; one brother, Dennis (Terree) Kuiper of North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Rhonda (Barry) Eaton of Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Mr. Kuiper was preceded in death by his parents, Gerrit Kuiper and Josie Kuiper. Donations and memorials in honor of Mr. Gary Dale Kuiper may be made to the donor’s choice of the Michigan Pit-bull Education Project (www.michpitbulleducation.org) or the Fish of Grand Blanc (www.fishofgrandblanc.org). Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Gary Dale Kuiper

August 26, 1951 - November 30, 2023

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