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1933 - 2008
Age: 75
LaPine, Jack L.
Kalamazoo
Jack LeRoy LaPine, 75, departed this life July 27, 2008. He was born February 18, 1933 in Paw Paw to Roy and Viola (Thorpe) LaPine. He always considered Paw Paw his home but also lived in Phoenix, AZ, Oshtemo and Springhill, FL and most recently Kalamazoo.
Jack graduated from Paw Paw High School and immediately joined his father in the family business, LaPine Sheetmetal. Later, his brother Lyle joined the business and they incorporated under the name R.W. LaPine. In 1978, Jack left the company to pursue other entrepreneurial ventures including many real estate projects.
Jack was a member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. Throughout his life he enjoyed many sports including golf and basketball. He liked going out west hunting, to northern Michigan snowmobiling, and playing cards with his good friends.
He will truly be missed by his wife of 57 years, Marie (Agate) LaPine; his three sons: Michael (Lorie) of Paw Paw, Gary (Jan) of Mattawan, and Steven (Lisa) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Michael, Alexis, Annalyse, Cailey, Lee Joshua, Brittney and Conner; brother, Lyle (Peggy) LaPine of Kalamazoo; sister Sandra Oakleaf of Paw Paw; George and Marty Agate of Kalamazoo and Gloria Agate of Kalamazoo.
As Jack wished, cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, Paw Paw. For those desiring, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Bethany Christian Services. Arrangements by Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
don stoughton
Monday September 1, 2008 at
9:24 PM
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Dear Marie & family,
so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. You have my most sincere condolences.
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Karen Kaiser-Ward and Bill Kaiser
klward@kalcounty.com
Friday August 29, 2008 at
9:59 AM
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Just want the family to know that we were sadden when we heard of Jack's death. He had been in our thoughts and prayers, with hopes to conquer his illness. We are lucky to have many memories with the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you now during this time of loss. Jan and Gary sorry I just recently heard the news, otherwise I would have been there. Take care....love you guys
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Mal Scott
Friday August 8, 2008 at
7:38 PM
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Dear Marie and Family:
So Sorry to hear of Jacks Death.It was truly a schock for me as I have moved to Sandy Pines and do not get to Paw Paw very often. Please accept my sincere condolances and I will remember the good times I had with Jack over the years.
Sincerly: Mal Scott
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Kathryn Smead-Pitcher
Thursday August 7, 2008 at
5:17 PM
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To the entire LaPine family, my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all. I got to know Jack from my days working at Mitchell's, him and his friends would give me a hard time quite a few Friday nights but I always had a fun with him. I also worked for Jack & Marie when they had the Saloon in Lawton, he was great to work for and a wonderful friend, he always took us under his wing like one of his own, Good times. I had not seen Jack in about 5 years but I will truly miss him, his humor and his advice. God's blessings on you all, Peace be with you.
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Marolyn (Ewing) Hendershott
Monday August 4, 2008 at
9:00 PM
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Dear Marie,
I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing - Harold Drake sent me the obituary from the newspaper. Please know that I am saddened and you will be in my prayers. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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KeVen Riley
klynnrich@yahoo.com
Friday August 1, 2008 at
10:12 AM
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Mike and Family, my deepest sympathies to all of you, I will greatly miss your dad, he was a wonderful man.
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Sue Carpenter
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
10:53 PM
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To the entire LaPine family, please accept my condolences. I got to know Jack when I worked at LaPine's and then managed his apartments in Battle Creek. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Christopher Preston
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
8:34 PM
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Sending my condolences, God Bless.
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Kelly Barkovich-Bobo
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
7:36 PM
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LaPine family,
My thoughts are with each of you during this difficult time. My grandparents truly loved the companionship of Jack and he will be greatly missed.
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Tammy Vreeman
vreeman@charter.net
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
6:48 PM
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The LaPine family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working with him for 9 years at R.W. LaPine. I will deeply miss him and his smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Roger and Mavis Conolly
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
6:40 PM
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Dear Marie, Our hearts go out to you and your family in the loss of Jack. We go back a long way with you two and know he will be missed. You are in our prayers.
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James Buck
anicca_anicca@yahoo.com
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
4:52 PM
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Marie and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Although I hadn't seen Jack in 30 years, fond happy memories of him and all of you came rushing back. You will be in my thoughts. Jim Buck
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Karen Renzema
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
1:32 PM
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May the grace of God that passes understanding be with you in this time. My sincere sympathy to the LaPine Family.
Karen Renzema, Bethany Christian Services Program Manager
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Laurie Khalil
Oldauntie56@aol.com
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
9:00 AM
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My thoughts are with Annalyse and her family at this time.
Laurie
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Karen Leigh Middaugh - Jungel
klmjungel@msn.com
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at
3:48 AM
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Dearest Marie, Mike, Gary, Steve and families;
Mom called me immediately, after she and Dad received Lories phone call Thank you, Lorie, on their behalf, for letting them know about Jack. I would be telling a lie, if I said that this did not impact me, in a very big way. Marie, you and Jack have been 'family' to Dad, Mom, Terry and I, for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful that I was able to be at Mom and Dad's when you sprang a visit on them a few years back. So many great times (the golf and card games; and just 'little visits') over the years have meant so much more than anyone knows. You cannot grow with another 'family' without feeling the same loss that we all are feeling at this moment. Dad is taking it especially hard. I always wonder
why we let life 'get in the way' as we grow older?! Please know that you have all the love, prayers - - and, so many tears - - - from Hoddy, Betty, Karen and Terry (and our families). Losing Jack is going to take much time for all of us to heal. I (we) love you all.
Hugs and prayers,
Karen
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Anne M Koppers
afassett74@hotmail.com
Monday July 28, 2008 at
6:14 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Anne Koppers & Mike Roberts.
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Bob Duhan
Monday July 28, 2008 at
5:55 PM
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I am very sorry to have heard about Jack. He will be missed, but his memeory will live on.
I know as I type this I am smiling about the times I got to spend with him. Jack was the man!
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