Patrick John Bliss

Patrick John Bliss, 69 of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Cedar Springs, died suddenly Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home. Pat was born July 31, 1946 in Pigeon, MI the son of Thomas and Evelyn (Seeley) Bliss. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1964 and Michigan State University with a bachelor degree in Business. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Life changed dramatically for Pat after the automobile accident in 1979, but he remained independent until his death. Surviving are his mother, Evelyn Bliss; sisters, MaryAnn (Ted) DeVries, Peggy Helsel; niece, Brenna (Jake) Willis; nephew, Eric (Jessica) DeVries; great nieces, Hannah and Deliliah Willis; special friend, Anthony Frasca. He was preceded in death by his father. The family will greet friends Friday from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 am at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Cedar Springs. Rev. Fr. Lam Le celebrant. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sand Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Michigan Veterans Homes, P.O. Box 805, Grandville, MI 49468 or charity of choice. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.