Nancy Ruth Kuiper, 73, of Fife Lake passed away Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on Aug 4, 1938 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Cathleen (Ford) VandenBerg.
For many years, Nancy worked as a cook at Bethany Children's Home, and along with her husband Dale they care for 26 foster children. She was a devoted member of Evergreen Bible Baptist Churhc, where her son William is the Pastor.
Nancy is survived by her beloved husband Dale Kuiper; three sons: William (Rachel) of Kalkaska, Scott (Karen) of Manchester, TN, and Rick (Jeanette) of Frankfort, KY; her sisters, Carol (Ken) Dobbs of Orlando, FL and Lois (Arlan) Van Haaften of Leighton, IA; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Betty Bradley, brother, James VandenBerg, and her grandson, Phillip Kuiper.
Services for Nancy were held on Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at Evergreen Bible Baptist Church and were followed by burial and graveside services at Lodi Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home.
