Thomas R. Sheward's Obituary
Mr. Thomas R. “Tom” Sheward, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Spring Lake. He was born on September 17, 1939 to Kenneth and Lelia (McManus) Sheward in Wellston, OH. Tom joined the United States Air Force in 1958 and proudly served until his Honorable Discharge in 1966. On January 17, 1959, Tom married the former Betty Jo Deckard and she preceded him in death in 2004. Tom was a kind and gentle man. He loved cats and enjoyed volunteering at The Noah Project. After he retired, he became one of the first volunteer officers with the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety in a program call Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP). In that role he volunteered in many ways, with the most rewarding duty for Tom working on community projects with at-risk high school students. He was active for many years until recently when he was no longer able to due to his health. Along with his wife, Betty, Tom was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Sheward Jr. Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place. Arrangements by The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI. Please feel free to visit Tom’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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