Gloria Moorehead

Gloria M. Moorehead (Dipzinski), age 93 of Spring Lake, would like to let you know her work here is done. She received her call June 12, 2022, sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen for a long time. Job security is exactly 110%. Her new mission takes her to a heavenly place where she will be socializing, dancing, bowling, and humming to her heart’s content. Music, laughter, and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious, and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for her children and grandchildren to celebrate her mission here, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated.

She was born April 13, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to parents Raymond and Stella (Gorecki) Dipzinski, and married Raymond Moorehead April 23, 1949. She was a longtime, die-hard Detroit Tigers fan and during baseball season you knew when you walked into her house the Tigers game would be blasting on the TV. During the summer months you could find her, with her kids, running the packing shed at the Poel’s blueberry field down the road from her home. She participated in the Spring Lake Boosters, loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and watching them play sports. She was an avid Game Show Network fan. Holiday family get-togethers at her house were very important and they were too fun to miss. On Wednesday nights and some weekends, you would find her at the bowling alley doing what she loved. She was an accountant for Grand Haven Animal Hospital for over 30 years until she retired at the age of 88 (and she only retired because her boss did first). She decided at the age of 90 it was finally time to turn in her car keys. She was a strong woman who didn’t miss too many marks in her life. Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond; grandson, Benjamin; three brothers Ronald, Patrick, and James Dipzinski. She is survived by her five children Ken (Jo Ann) Moorehead, Gary (Carol) Moorehead, Shelley (Bob) Parente, Tim (Diane) Moorehead, and Kristin (Tim) Hainley; 11 grandchildren Joseph (Carla), Abbie (Jake), Kelley (Eritt), Lindsey (Caitlin), Jacob (Lauren), Justin, Michael, Gabrielle, Savannah, Dallas, and Marlaina; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters Sally (Claude) Huff and Joan (Judy) Jones; one brother, Larry (Norrine) Dipzinski; and many wonderful nieces and nephews, friends and family, and her beloved little “mopit,” Holly-berry.

As a family, we put her on a pedestal - one she so deserved. A tall pedestal of deep love, gratitude, and faith. Such love, such that you can’t help but smile in deep joy in its presence. Our Papa and she created so much life and she squeezed every minute she possibly could with us. This woman, how is this for symbolism? By some form of grace, she grew an age mark on her left cheek in the shape of a heart. I think God put it there to give her grandkids a spot to aim, because in our family, we all know darn well, you’re not walking into her house without making a beeline straight to her for a hug and kiss otherwise you get the feisty Mom/Gram/Boppa that we all know and love. Although she is now gone from this physical place, her spirit is so alive and vibrant in our hearts, souls, and memories. Until we see you again, thank you so much for all your love. We love you so much.

In honor of Gloria, her family will gather privately to celebrate her life. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and American Cancer Society. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.