Thomas Anthony Willemsen Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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