Thomas Knol

Thomas Knol, age 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Huizenga) and his son-in-law, Paul Welday. Tom was active in his church and community where he was passionate about giving of his time and talents to Right to Life of Michigan and Zion Christian School. He is survived by his children, Tom (Carrie) Knol, and Valerie Knol; grandchildren, Jack, Charlotte, Gus, and Henry Knol, and Natalie Welday. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends may join with the family on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 11 a.m. for a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery in Lamont with Rev. James Admiraal officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Right to Life of Michigan. His family would like to express their sincere thanks to Randy and Irene Hazenburg and to the staff and caregivers of Faith Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Tom.

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November 16, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Dad. He was quite the character. He would stop at Standard Kitchens to just say "hello" when he was passing by. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. May you feel God's comfort and peace.

- Nadine Potter Hollemans

November 15, 2020

Prayers and condolences!!!

- Rev. Robert Dean

November 13, 2020

Dear Tom and Valerie, We first met your father at church in the late seventies. We appreciated his friendliness and kindness. In 1985 we moved to a house not far from him. Tom appeared with his trailer and spent a day helping us move. He drove by one day and saw us replacing second floor windows and again offered to come in and help. He was always eager to help others. He would often drive by and stop to chat with a smile on his face and a tale to tell. He will be missed.

- George and Nancy Buth

November 08, 2020

My Sympathy in the loss of your Dad, he was such a character who made my Dad laugh so many times. They drove to Caledonia school together and my Dad had so many Tom Knol stories. We lived on Sherman St. so he stopped by often. May your memories bring you comfort during this time.

- Carla Mulder Schreur

November 03, 2020

On behalf of the Aquinas College community we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you Tom, Carrie and Valerie and all your family. We celebrate with Gratitude his long life among us during which he championed Life and we ask that God grace you with Comfort in the months ahead. He joins your mother and Paul in everlasting life. Know you have our prayerful support.

- Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP

October 31, 2020

You have our deepest sympathy at the passing of your dear dad. He was also so caring and thoughtful to everyone around him. He remembered more about me than I remembered:) May God give you His comfort is the days ahead. Sincerely, Ed & Jan Spoelma

- Jan Spoelma