Patricia J. Kuiper

Patricia J. Kuiper , age 76, of Gary, IN, was called to her eternal home in Heaven on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Kuiper. Loving mother of Terry (Tamie) Kuiper, Tim Kuiper Sr., Todd (Michele) Kuiper, and Tamara Patricks. Devoted grandmother of Kristen (Thomas) Fennema, Ryan (Katie) Kuiper, Russell (Robyn) Kuiper, Tim (Alicia) Kuiper, Kelly (Josh) DeJong, Travis (Kristin) Kuiper, Austin and Jack Kuiper, Erica (Andrew) Ward, and Elyssa Patricks; great-grandmother of Keira, Caedon and Anaia Fennema, Ames Kuiper, Leeland Kuiper, Brayden Kuiper, Alivia, Dylan, and Gavin DeJong, and eagerly expected baby Kuiper. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Otto and Clarice Vander Heyden and baby brother Vander Heyden. Visitation Sunday December 11, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln., Dyer, IN).Funeral service Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at New Life Christian Reformed Church (3010 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN 46322) with Dr. William Sytsma officiating. Interment Hope Cemetery – Highland, IN. Mrs. Kuiper was a member of New Life Christian Reformed Church of Highland, IN where she served as a youth leader, Gems counselor, and a Coffee Break member. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School. For further information, please contact Smits Funeral Home at 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com. Arrangements entrusted to Konnie Kuiper and Keven Nordyke.