Drew Keenan Pierce

Drew Keenan Pierce of East Lansing, MI and formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 30. Drew was born on December 24, 1991, in Lansing, MI the son of Steve and Julia (Ellsworth) Pierce. He attended Beekman Schools and lived at the Coleman Home in East Lansing where he made many friends. Drew loved going to the zoo where he especially liked the zebras and feeding the giraffes. He enjoyed watching movies, trips to the theatre, the mall, to Lugnuts baseball games, horse shows and listening to music with his friends. He especially loved keeping the nurses and patient care staff on their toes with his shenanigans. Drew touched the hearts and souls of so many of the caregivers that passed through his lifetime.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry Pierce and Beverly and Dorr Ellsworth.
Drew is survived by his parents, Steve and Julia Pierce; grandmother, Sharon Pierce; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Kevin People, Scott Pierce and Betsy Reeve, Penny and Dennis Mann, Chris Ellsworth, Kevin and Gisela Ellsworth; great aunt and uncle, Liz and Richard Vandermolen; special friends, Diane and Ruthanna, and many special family friends, numerous cousins, and special caregivers.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Drew’s friends and staff at the Coleman Home, and his long-term nurses prior to Coleman. We would also like to thank Dr. Greenburg, Dr. Walsworth, the MSU Family Medicine Staff, the Sparrow Health Systems Nursing Staff, Respiratory Staff and PCT Staff for all of the wonderful care Drew received.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association in memory of Drew. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.