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The Villages
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

John D. Kuyper

John D. Kuyper
John D. Kuyper

He loved a grand slam bridge game and he always made time for a round of golf!

John Kuyper recently made his transition. Although his passing was unexpected, his sons Lance and Jason Kuyper of California and daughter Gretchen Fitzpatrick of Illinois, along with John’s sister Rena Benedict are grateful for the opportunity John had to live his dream in The Villages, Florida.

John was from Minnesota and before coming to Florida in 2010 he had careers in banking, manufacturing, and real estate. He was proud of installing one of the first computer systems for the state of North Dakota.

John achieved a hole-in-one and was a member of ASGA American Singles Golf Association and Singles Golfers of The Villages. He also attained Life Master Status in bridge and his bridge partners will miss his enthusiasm for a good game.

Unity Spiritual Center near The Villages was a special place for John as a former Board president, Building Committee member, and Unity Men’s Group Participant.

A Celebration of Life will be help at USC, 509 CR 469, Fruitland Park, Florida on Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 pm. All are invited to attend and participate in an open microphone opportunity to share experiences of their good times with John.

A cookie and coffee reception will follow in the community room. John loved those times for fellowship- feel free to pass this notice doing to anyone who might wish to participate.

There are truly wonderful people in The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of DeLuna resident expresses thanks for a kind couple who did him a huge favor. He does not know them, but he is very grateful.

Thank You Marsha Shearer

A Village of Piedmont resident expresses his thanks to Marsha Shearer for information in her recent Opinion piece. But we sense a little sarcasm.

People have a right to feel safe in their homes

A Fruitland Park woman who regularly travels on Cherry Lake Road expresses support for a Village of Caroline couple fighting to keep stockade-style fence to protect their property. Read her Letter to the Editor

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A Hacienda of Mission Hills resident is questing the lack of vending machines at a recreation center.

El Niño and golf maintenance in The Villages

A Village of Bonnybrook resident has heard news about golf maintenance crews being shifted around and wonders if it will mimic the El Niño effect. Read his Letter to the Editor.