Dear Stan & Tom's family, It makes me very sad to read of Tom's passing. I will miss him very much and also our bulletin stuffers will miss his happy smile and great sense of humor and all the great stories-all told with his marvelous Irish accent. Sending
prayers of comfort to all, Blessings, Connie VanSledright
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Kearns, Thomas
Thomas Kearns, age 73, of Jenison, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. He was born November 27, 1937 in Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland, to Joseph and Bridie (Stack) Kearns. Thomas was educated in Ireland and moved to the USA in 1962. Shortly after arriving, he was drafted into the US Army and stationed at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. After leaving the service, he lived in the Bronx, New York and was employed at Trans World Airlines, and later at Tzell Travel in New York City until he retired in 2003. He and long-time friend, Stan Blom then moved to Michigan. Thomas was a member at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, where he served on the Welcome Committee. He is survived by his brothers, Desmond and Kathryn Kearns, and Joseph and Mary Kearns; sister, Margaret Kearns; 3 nieces; a nephew; 1 grandniece and 1 grandnephew, all in Ireland; and a cousin, Mary Kearns of Springfield, NJ. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on Tuesday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive., with Dr. Stan Mast officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday at 10:00 am until the start of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to CRWRC.
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Thomas Kearns
July 26, 2011
Stan You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your friend Tom. I pray that God will surround you with his grace as you grieve Tom's passing.
Sharon Etheridge
Sharon Etheridge
Dear Stan, We were so sad to get the news of Tom's passing. We have such wonderful memories of his warm smile and engaging personality. He was never anything but kind and pleasant anytime we saw him. The very best usher M.P.C.R.C. ever had! You will be
in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grieving and sadness. We send you our love and ask God to comfort you as only He is able.
Regina and Dennis Englishman & family
in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grieving and sadness. We send you our love and ask God to comfort you as only He is able.
Regina and Dennis Englishman & family
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