Eunice Florip

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Eunice Edna Florip, age 91 of Grand Rapids, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on September 19, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Philip Florip; brothers Martin, Walter and Earl Merz; sisters Flora Damaski, Esther Soderstrom, and Gertrude Wright.

Eunice is survived by her sister, Vera Reither; sisters-in-law Glennice Merz, LuAnn Merz; step-daughter Pam Gatty and husband; 2 step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was born in Conklin, Michigan December 22, 1933 to parents Martin and Amanda Merz and was the youngest of 8 children. The family moved to Bridgman Michigan, in 1941 where she attended schools and would live much of her life. Eunice graduated from Concordia Teachers College and taught elementary grades in Bridgman at Immanuel Lutheran School for many years. She then spent nearly 30 years living in Grand Rapids.

A service to remember and celebrate Eunice’s life will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids where friends may visit with her family beginning at 10 AM. Eunice’s family appreciates the care, kindness and support from the staff at Rest Haven Homes and Faith Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. James Lutheran Church Mission Fund, Rest Haven Homes or Faith Hospice. To read more about Eunice, to share a memory or photo, or to sign her guestbook, visit www.heritagelifestory.com