William (Billy) A. Stauffer

William A. (Billy) Stauffer , age 55 of Hastings. Billy went home today Wednesday September 29, 2010 after being at Thornapple Manor since 1985. He leaves behind his Thornapple Manor family of loving Nurses, CNAS , Dietary , Housekeeping , Maintenance , Laundry , Life Enrichment , Administrative , Support Staff , Volunteers , and Chrissie , Who cut his hair. Sisters , Nancy Cooper (Omar) , Linda Horton (Michael) , Nieces , Deborah Thompson (Michael) , Tammy Wilcox (Ron) , Ginger Leary (Nate) , Nephews , Rick Morgan (Becky) , Rodney Morgan (Nancy) , Chad Horton (Jennifer) , also 12 great-nieces and nephews, cousins and uncles. Billy was the only son of Stanley and Lucille (Foote) Stauffer , who preceded him in death . Billy had a personality you couldn't help but like . He had a sweet smile , and had a way of teasing you, and letting you know he liked you. God gave Billy to our family, knowing he would be loved unconditionally, but also to teach us to have respect and compassion for those who have mental and physical difficulties. Billy enjoyed bingo, music, looking at old pictures, and being around family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Celebration of Billy's life will be held Saturday October 2, 2010 at 11:00am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Dave Roper will be officiating and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial donations can be made to Thornapple Manor Auxiliary or Thornapple Manor Life Enrichment. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings . Please visit our web page to send a message or memories to the family. (girrbachfuneralhome.net).