Bev, 
 So many memories of our time together at Cobb Lake....the walks down Rip's road with Molly, the cookouts and all the fun we shared. Ripper will be missed by all! So glad that we have the lasting memory of you and Rip catching us at home up north this summer and spending the afternoon getting up to date on our families and friends.
 We send love and comfort to you and your family during this time. Prayers will be said always, for his peace and yours.
 Love, Jan Fryling 

 Posted by Jan Fryling - Grand Rapids, MI - friend and neighbor April 17, 2013

My Brother and I would like to send our deepest sympathies to the Nyland family. We are so sorry for your loss. We both went to Byron Center High School with Mike and Krislyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know all too well the pain of losing a Father. Always remember the good times as it will help you get thru all the rough times. May your tears of grief soon fade to happy memories and may the wonderful memories live on forever. 
 Sincerely, Bonnie DeVries (Byron Center Class of '78) Robert DeVries (Byron Center Class of '79)
 

 Posted by Bonnie DeVries - Wyoming, MI April 18, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Rip's passing. Bev, Mark, Kris, and Judy and families you have our deepest sympathies at your loss. What a great guy! Bob remembers him especially in the early days of the Sports Booster organization. A true supporter of Byron Center students/athletes. Rip was one of Bob's favorite people. We both think of him as always smiling. The world just lost one of its best people.

 Posted by Bob and Kathy Wait - Hudsonville, MI - friends April 18, 2013

Bev, We wanted to extend to you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rip. He will be greatly missed. We have fond memories of prior years when we all stayed at my parents on Gun Lake over the 4th of July week and we would surprise you with "caravan drive-bys"...gifting you with honking horns, water balloons, squirt gun action, confetti, whatever! You were always game; and sometimes even waiting for us! So much fun. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with your loss. hugs. Kathi & Doug Wortman

 Posted by Kathi & Doug Wortman - Byron Center, MI - friends April 18, 2013

Beverly, Judy, Kris, & Mark,
 Our family thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time. Rip has always been, and always will be remenbered as a pillar of a man in many ways.
 Rusty, Anna McBride and Family

 Posted by Rusty McBridr - Alto, MI - Family Friend April 18, 2013

Bev and family...so sorry to hear about the lost of Rip. So many memories about the man with many names.......our private joke.....I called him George! The Ripster will be missed and I will be sending your family many positive and strong spirits to get through these tough times. 

 Posted by Judy Rosbury - Sebring, FL - friend April 19, 2013

Dear Aunt Bev and Family,
 I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Rip's passing. I remember fondly the family reunion you generously held at your home years back. It was a wonderful time to see relative that today are no longer here with us. Rip and Bill are the two that reminded me so much of my grandfather, Gerrit Nyland, honest, hardworking, salt-of-the-earth. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Ellen

 Posted by Ellen Rubach - Phoenix, AZ April 19, 2013

Dear Bev, I am so sorry to hear about Rip, my heart is breaking for you. Rip was a good friend and I will miss his visits! You, Mark, Judy, Krislyn and their families are in my daily thoughts and prayers. I love you! Carol 

 Posted by Carol Hueller - Traverse City, MI - Friend April 20, 2013

Dear Bev and Family,So sorry to hear of Rip's passing. Lots of fond memories of working with you for Byron Center Sports Boosters. Thinking of you All

 Posted by Dorothy Brown- van Haitsma Braden - gowen, MI - Friend of family members April 20, 2013

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Henry G. "Rip" Nyland

December 4, 1936 – April 16, 2013

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