Thomas E. Graham's Obituary
Thomas E. Graham, age 74, of Grand Haven passed away early Monday January 10, 2011, at the Heartwood Lodge Hospice Residence. He was born November 27, 1936, in Muskegon to Ernest F. and Opal (Robinson) Graham. Tom Married the former Ruth Pettinga on September 3, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Tom was a Grand Haven resident since 1968 and worked as a welder for Metal Arc in Fruitport. He was a member of New Life Community Church and loved fishing, hunting, and spending time in the outdoors.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth; a daughter, Cynthia (Robert) Schrader of Gaylord, MI; a son, Gregory (Robin) Graham of Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; and a sister, June Mann of Kalkaska, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The service for Tom will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at New Life Community Church (at Fruitport Middle School Auditorium on Pontaluna Rd.) with Pastor Todd Bush officiating. Friends may meet the family 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the New Life Community Church Building Fund are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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