Thomas L. Rhoda, age 88, of Grandville, passed away peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 21, 2020. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom was very proud to serve his country in the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Des Moines in the 1950’s. Tom loved spending time with his family and sharing wonderful memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Beatrice Rhoda.  Tom will be lovingly remembered by his two children; Paul and Sue Rhoda, Brenda and Brian Hindsley; grandchildren, Rebecca Rhoda, Sharon and David Zuidema, Caroline and Tony Falbo, Heidi Hindsley, Kim and Sam Vandenberg, Brad and Carly Hindsley, Amanda and Hunter Jaarsma; great-grandchildren, Madison Hindsley, and two babies on the way; sisters Lorna VanderVennen, Marilyn and Ed Toonstra; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 11 am at Bethany URC, 5401 Byron Center Ave, Wyoming, 49519 with Pastor Casey Freswick officiating.  Burial Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 10-11 prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Crossroads Prison Ministries.

 

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October 09, 2020 3:57pm
We enjoyed knowing Tom and having him as our neighbor. Just learned of his passing today. Our sympathy to his family. Dave and Lora Heerspink

- David Heerspink

September 24, 2020 10:00am
Brenda, Paul and families Mom and I are so sadden to hear of your dad's passing. Your parents were, and will always be, my folks best friends. We rejoice with Tom in his homegoing and reuniting with Bea and yet, grief with you in your loss. May God bless you all. Prayers going up. Dawn & Kathleen Westmaas

- Dawn Westmaas

September 23, 2020 4:06pm
Dear Paul, Sue, Brenda, Brian & family: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Toms passing. Praying that you find comfort that he loved the Lord and he is now in his eternal home with Jesus and all the saints that have gone before him. With my love and prayers that God surrounds you with His love and peace. Bernice

- Bernice Siegers

September 23, 2020 6:07am
Tom was a childhood friend of my husband Gerard Huissen. And years ago our families got together every summer for a picnic at Silver Lake along with the Tom Sjoerdsma family. You have my sincere sympathy.

- June Huissen




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