Richard Melvin Shriver

Richard (Dick) Shriver, age 87 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 while under hospice care in the Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland, Michigan.

Richard was born on January 2, 1933, the son of Dorilda (White) and Samuel Shriver of Hastings, both who preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Leona Johnson, June 28, 1952, and they enjoyed 63 years together until her death in 2016. They began married life when he joined the Navy in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Richard worked for EW Bliss in Hastings for many years and numerous other shops until his retirement. Richard was a long-time born-again Christian and proud to be so. He was a member of the local Bible Missionary Church of Hastings for many years. He also participated in various prison ministries around Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his wife Leona and son Rick, and a still-born granddaughter.

He is survived by his children Larry Shriver of Hastings, Teresa Smith-Shriver of Gowen, Linda (Eldon) Weyerman of Hastings, and special son and brother Randy Rice of Hastings, grandson, Paul (Erin) Cooley of Belding, Colton and Hailey, and great-grandsons, Oscar Cooley and son Braedon, Nate and Sarah Cooley, sister Deloris, sister-in-law sister, Beverly Smith, brother, Lee Tracy both of Hastings, and numerous niece and nephews across numerous states.

A service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM at the Bible Missionary Church, 315 E. Marshall, Hastings, Michigan with a luncheon to follow at 5:00 PM. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.