Lloyd Soper

Lloyd (Bud) Soper, age 96, of Grand rapids, passed away August 4, 2022. he was finally able to be with his Lord and reunite with his wife of 73 years, Doris (Hudson) Soper. He is survived by his children: Scott (Krista) Soper, and their children, Scott Jr. (Suh Lim) Soper, Robert (Danielle) Soper, Daniel Soper ; Shelly (Ted) Corson and their children, Tyler (Stacey) Corson, Courtney (Micah) Hart ; great grandchildren Breslyn and Bobby Soper, Marley Soper, Caden and Grant Corson and Hudson Hart. Also surviving is his sister Barbara Forwood. Bud received his BA degree at Michigan State University along with his Master's degree from the University of Michigan. He was a World war II Navy veteran. Bud taught at Ottawa Hills High School where he also coached baseball for 13 years. He retired from Grand rapids Junior College after 26 years. Bud was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was cherished by them all ! He was loved by many, especially his students over the many years and will be missed dearly ! A celebration of Lloyd's life will be held later this Fall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lloyd's memory to : Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, Mi. 49423.