James Edward LaPrise, II's Obituary
Big Rapids - James Edward LaPrise, II, 37, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1978, in Lakeview, the son of James and Tena (Robinson) LaPrise, and graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1996. Jim was currently the maintenance supervisor for the Campus Creek Apartments. He loved his truck, his guns, and hunting. Jim is survived by his parents James LaPrise of Stanwood, and Tena Wright of New Bern, NC; his domestic partner, Heather (Aaron) Forshee; daughter Kailey; siblings, Jamie (Terry) Smith of Howard City, Tena LaPrise of Grand Rapids, Austin (Katie) Main of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and Rachelle (David) White of Wilson, NC; best friends John (Sarah) Chadra III, and Kevin Dard; 9 nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services for Jim will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Dr. David Routley officiating. Burial will be in the Highland View Cemetery. Jim's family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and prior to services on Thursday. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the "Jim LaPrise II Memorial Fund" at www.gofundme.com or using envelopes available at the funeral home.
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