Douglas Paul Tierman

TIERMAN, Mr.

Douglas Paul

Fruitport

Douglas Paul Tierman, 81, of Fruitport, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Douglas was born September 18, 1943, the son of Paul and Carolyn Tierman. He married the former Sharon Robinson on January 15, 1972 and together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage. Doug was an engineer/draftsman by trade and at heart. He worked for Brunswick, General Motors, and later Delphi until his retirement in 2007. Doug enjoyed building and designing projects and tinkering in his pole barn. He also enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. Starting in grade school, he found a love of music by playing the violin. Later in life he found community by becoming a member at Fruitport Community Church, singing in the choir and joining the ukelele club. His favorite music was traditional hymns. Doug was a meticulous, detail-orientated, smart, prideful, strong-willed man. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

SURVIVORS

Spouse, Sharon; children, Paul ( Michele), Mark, Brian (Lisa), Christina (Ryan) Knizner; grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew (Alexandria), Katelyn, Julia, Jenna, Megan, Nathan, Alison, and Cole; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl (Wanda), and Jim (Caron); sisters, Ruth Ann (Larry) Dean; several nieces and nephews; and his beautiful dog, Bailey.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; and infant sister, Sharon.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Fruitport Community Church 9 S 8th Avenue Fruitport with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church.