John Bayer, age 76 went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Magaret and Christian Bayer; brother Greg Bayer. He will be remembered by his partner Sandra Roberts; children Deborah (Bruce) Coxworth, Karen (Adam) Dubroff, Thomas (Greg Ruvolo) Bayer, Julie Schaafsma; grandchildren Brooke (Roger) Bartos, Jason Smith, Kelli Coxworth, Brad Coxworth, Alexandria "Lola" Schaafsma, Tanner Schaafsma, Jacob "Jack" Dubroff; seven sisters and four brothers; and an extremely large, loving family. John loved his country and served in the Army for three years in Korea.
Memorial visitation with the family will be held 2-8PM Sunday, May 4, 2014 with a 7 PM Prayer Vigil at Cook Funeral Home - 2067 84th St, Byron Center, MI. Memorial mass will be held at 11AM Monday, May 5, 2014 with one hour visitation prior at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church - 1800 44th Street SE, Kentwood, MI with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere officiating. In honor of John or in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Alzheimer's Association - Grand Rapids. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.
Visitation May 04, 2014 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cook Funeral Home - Byron Center 2067 84th Street Byron Center, MI
Vigil May 04, 2014 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cook Funeral Home - Byron Center 2067 84th Street Byron Center, MI
Visitation May 05, 2014 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 1800 44th St. SE Kentwood, MI
Memorial Service May 05, 2014 11:00 AM St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 1800 44th St. SE Kentwood, MI
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