Jack Scherphorn

Jack Scherphorn, age 76, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Jack devoted his life to the business of manufacturing, founded, owned and successfully ran Rapid Assembly Inc. since 1989. His commitment and knowledge of owning a business was like none other. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona (Frank) Winters and his father, Martin Scherphorn; his brother, Eugene Scherphorn; and his special friend and brother-in-law, Bill Dyer. Jack is survived by Beverly Scherphorn (Fate); his son, Mark; his daughter, Kimberly; his grandchildren, Kristen, Heather, Justin Scherphorn, Megann and Taylor Kinney; his sister, Karen (Chuck) Lass; his sisters-in-law, Shirley Laperna and Betty Dyer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the Cook Memorial Chapel in Grandville, 4235 Prairie St. SW (east building) with visitation prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Fair Haven Ministries of Hudsonville. A special thank you to the staff at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center for their wonderful care and concern given to Jack and his family. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Cook Funeral and Cremation Services