John Pifer

John E. Pifer, age 99, of St. Johns, MI died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Bremer officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI.

John was born in Marion, Michigan on April 24, 1912, the son of Edwin and Blanche (Salisbury) Pifer. John married Hilda R. Hewitt on May 25, 1935; she died November 4, 2001 after 66 years of marriage. John worked at Wolverine Stockyards for 25 years in St. Johns. He loved music, especially while calling square dances and playing his harmonica.

He is survived by 1 daughter Wendy and Tom Brown of Greenville, MI, 3 sons; Ward Pifer of Eureka, FL, Stanley and Shirley Pifer of St. Johns, MI, Bruce and Sandy Pifer of St. Johns, MI, 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, sister Iva Strouse, and 5 brothers; Oscar, Hubert, Forrest, Gilbert and Leon Pifer.

Memorials may be made to Capital Area Humane Society. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

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