Frank Rivard

Frank A. Rivard, age 65, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 surrounded by his wife and children after a courageously fought battle against a very rapid and progressive ALS disease. Frank loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He worked many years in the food service industry and also volunteered at the Senior Meals Program in Grandville and Feeding America. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Frank is survived by his wife of 45 years, Faith Ann; children, Vickie (Bill) Bird, Rob (Molly) Rivard; grandchildren Ben and Katie Bird, Jacob, Nathan and Hannah Rivard; brothers, Jim (Mary Ann) Rivard, Don Rivard, Roger (Lynn) Rivard; sisters, Elaine (Dan) Dell, Geri (Mike) McComb; sister-in-law Dorothy Rivard; brother-in-law, Ken (Shelley) McGeathy; sister-in-laws, Becky McGeathy, Penny (David) Rickard; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 15164 Juniper, Marne 49435 with Fr. Dave Gross Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Marne. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, March 19th, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St, Coopersville, 49404. Memorial donations may be made to Senior Meals Program Inc., 2900 Wilson Ave, SW., Suite 500, Grandville, MI 49418. An online guestbook may be signed at www.throopfh.com. Throop Funeral Home Coopersville, ph 616-837-8161