Thomas Rhoda

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.