Thomas Anthony Willemsen Sr., age 71, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, James Jay Willemsen; mother, Edna (Al) Nielson; brother, Jim Willemsen. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Willemsen; children, Thomas Willemsen Jr., Michael (Ginger) Willemsen, Marvonne (Carlos) Morales; grandchildren, Vanessa Morales, Thomas Willemsen III, Shawna Willemsen, Kayleen Willemsen, Matthew Morales, Alyssa Willemsen, Cameron Willemsen; and sister, Lorraine (Richard) Greig. Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 AM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Fr. Don Weber officiating. Inurnment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 9:30-11:00 AM at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan.
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October 08, 2015 6:57pm
Prayers and condolences to your family and friends! I was truly lucky to work with Tom Sr. at Gilson Graphics, and experience his kind hearted way of brightening everyone's day. May he rest in peace.
- Elizabeth Snyder
October 06, 2015 8:02am
Sending prayers to you and your family! Tom Sr. always, always went out of his way to engage you, make you smile, learn a little more about you... I only knew him for a short time, but I felt like he really cared about each person he met. What a genuine, happy soul. An example for us all.
- Kimberly Elmroe
October 05, 2015 12:26pm
Our deepest Sympathy goes out to all who knew Tom Sr. I myself had the privilege of working with Him at Gilson Graphics. Tom always had a Smile on his face no matter what. He was a kind and gentle Man and always would say Hello to you everyday. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing Him. Rest in Paradise Tom !!
- Bill and Laura Terry
October 05, 2015 9:07am
You will be truly missed by family friends and coworkers all; I know this to be true Rest my friend.
- Cindy Faylor
October 05, 2015 3:06am
My prayers go out this morning to the Williemsen family. Tom Sr. was a wonderful man!!
I had the privilege to be a friend of his for over 10 years. Tom Sr, you are sorely missed my friend!!
- Mark Lindsey
October 04, 2015 3:04pm
To Mary and family. I was sorry to hear about Tom. It has been years since I have seen both of you. Even though my memory is not the greatest I do remember all the fun Tom and I had growing up on Wheeler St. and going to school together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Einig Anderson
- Judy Einig Anderson
October 03, 2015 4:53am
We are so sorry for your loss
It was a long struggle for your family
Now you all will be at rest knowing his suffering is over
- Barb and Dave Stafford and girls
October 02, 2015 7:00pm
I knew Tom Willemsen as a very GENTLE man.
He always shared his smile with his friends.
I consider myself blessed to be a recipient of those smiles!
Rest in Peace Tom!
- Laura yell
October 02, 2015 6:57pm
My thoughts and prayers to Tom Sr's family and friends. He was a good man I had the pleasure to meet and consider a father as well. May he rest in peace.
- Carmen D Morales
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