Richard Lee Soper

November 15, 1955 - November 21, 2016

Richard died on November 21, 2016 unexpectedly in his home in Bloomfield from complications of cancer. Richard was a loving father, son and brother. Richard was a man of integrity who endured many challenges in his life. His gruff exterior masked a very loving heart. Richard was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on November 15, 1955 to Ruth Louise (Emery) Soper and Ward Orin Soper. When the family moved back to Bloomfield Richard was educated in the Bloomfield school system. In 1972 Richard was given an award for bravery when he rescued his maternal grandmother from a home fire. He married in his twenties and was blessed with beautiful daughters Georgann and Annatalie Soper, whom he loved very much. After living in Florida for a few years Richard returned to Bloomfield to take devoted care of his parents. He was a loyal employee of Terry Drugs, then Esquire Big and Tall until his retirement a few years ago. Richard is survived by his mother Ruth, daughters Georgann and Annatalie and sister Cheryl. He was predeceased by his father Ward, grandmother Louise Emery and brother and sister Ward Arthur Soper and Sandra Louise Soper. Richard will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him very much.