Thomas L. "Tom" Peet's Obituary
Thomas L. “Tom” Peet, age 84, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Trinity Health – Muskegon Campus. He was born February 22, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI to Wendell S. and Elizabeth (Whalen) Peet and lived in Auburn, IN during his working career 1979-2012, but returned home to Muskegon where he lived most of his life. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served 8 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. On February 27, 1965, he married Janice M. VanderMolen in Spring Lake, and she survives him. Tom worked at Lappo Lumber in Muskegon in his earlier years and retired in 2012 as a supervisor for DeKalb Molded Plastics after 40 years of service. He was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Peet; his son, Tom (Amanda) Peet II; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Wendell J. Peet. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2022 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church (760 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake) with Pastor Dan Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Tom will be buried at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Special Olympics in Grand Rapids or the Muskegon Rescue Mission. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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