George R. Bieber

Bieber - George Roman Bieber, age 84, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. George was born February 22, 1932 in Byron Center, MI. He was the son of Bob and Florence (Homrich) Bieber. George was raised on the Bieber family farm in North Dorr. He later served his country as a paratrooper for the United States Army. He held many positions while working for Terryberry Jewelry Company for 50 years. He also served with the Kent County Sheriff’s Reserve for more than 35 years. George was fortunate to accompany the Presidential motorcade when President Ford would visit Grand Rapids.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia (Grusnis); his children, Jeanine (Paul) Keenan, Norm (Marie) Bieber, and Annie Marshall; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his siblings, Kathy (Ken) Duimstra; Paul (Cathy) Bieber, Michelle Bieber; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Bernie Bieber, Anne Marie Bieber and Lucille Layne.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11am on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI with military honors to be accorded by the Kent County Veteran’s Honor Guard. George’s family will meet with friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 6 from 6pm to 8pm at Cook Funeral Home-West Building, 4235 Prairie Street SW, Grandville, where a rosary will be held at 7:45pm. The family will also receive guests one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Visitation Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed in George’s name to Christian Rest Home or St. Pius X Catholic Church. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the comfort and care George received during his time at the Christian Rest Home of Grand Rapids.

The family welcomes messages and memories in their online guestbook at www.cookcares.com.