Anthony Wayne "Tony" Fordham's Obituary
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Fordham, age 69, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon. Tony was born January 17, 1953, in Grand Haven, MI to Clarence and Elizabeth Fordham. He lived in multiple states throughout the years, ultimately settling in Grand Haven.
He met the love of his life, Diane Gaskin, in 1991. Together they enjoyed living on their boat, as well as camping throughout the years. He also looked forward to his Coast Guard party every year. Tony enjoyed spending time flying his plane on his computer, spending time with his wife Diane and dog Lilly Chew. He retired from Palisades Nuclear Plant in 2021. He always joked with us kids that he used to be a lot taller, but his job at the nuclear plant made him so short!
He is survived by his wife, Diane; bonus children, Tammy (Ken) Whitener and Lisa (Dan) Reid; brother, Warren Fordham; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his life-long friend, John "Woz" Wozniak.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Betty Fordham, sister, Mary, brother, Larry, and grandson, Nicholas Reid in 1994.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.systemafh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Harbor Humane Society in honor of Tony Fordham located at 14345 Bagley St, West Olive, MI 49460.
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