Michael Wayne Lipari, 63, Independence, MO passed away Jan. 9, 2016. Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 15 at 3 pm, cremation. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Susquehanna Baptist Church, 17800 E. Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, MO 64056. Mike was born Dec. 1, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was a truck driver for CEVA Logistics and a member of UAW local #710. He was a Member of Susquehanna Baptist Church where he particularly enjoyed fellowship with his church family. He loved fishing and playing with his grandkids, cooking, singing karoke and doing all he could to help people. Mike is survived by his wife Debbie Lipari, of the home; daughters Kendra Greenwood and husband Alan, Lee’s Summit, MO; Gina Snead and husband J.D; Amy Dehghani and husband David, all of Blue Springs, MO; son Brandon Klotz and Amanda; mother Madeline Lipari, all of Independence, MO; sister Connie Hubbard and husband Roger, Liberty, MO; brother Sam Lipari and wife Debi, Warsaw, MO; sister Antonette Lund, Overland Park, KS; brother Nino Lipari and wife Julie, Blue Springs, MO; mother-in-law Kathryn Snyder, Lowry City, MO; grandchildren Morgan, Bryce, Joslyn, Taylor, Hannah and Kennedy.