In Memory Of
Thomas S. De Groot
1947
2021
Thomas S. De Groot
June 22, 1947 — May 16, 2021
Thomas S. De Groot age 73 passed on May 16, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital. Tom was born on June 22, 1947 to Steve and Nellie De Groot.
He grew up in his family of 8 on a farm in Duck Creek where he learned to value the love and support that life provided. He graduated from Pulaski High School and enlisted to the Navy where he served his nation honorably and came home safely. Looking only to honor the risks all of our service men and women take everyday and the freedoms they protect.
He met the love his of his life Linda Kalfas after he came home. They were married at St Joseph Church Oct. 3 1970. Dads passions were Mom, family, and gardening. Family always came first for Tom as he worked around the clock to take care of his responsibilities. His smiles when he could be with family and friends or on a tractor were infectious. His thoughtfulness and outgoing personality allowed him to be memorable to everyone he came in contact with.
Tom is survived by daughter Paula(Peter) Stanford, grandson Vesper Stanford. Also Sister Nancy Sobieck, brother Dick (Sue) De Groot and in-laws Janice Wilkey, Liz DeGroot, Jim Swanson and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Tom was preceded in death by parents, his in-laws Frank(Mabel) Kalfas and Christine Heagle. His siblings George(Bonnie), Roger, Joe(Rita), Joanne (Ray) Clark), Anna Mae Swanson; in-laws Bob Sobieck, Aileen (Jules) Willette, Coralyn (Mickey) Brunette, Gary Kalfas.
Family and friends were the most important thing to Tom and Linda. We want to thank everyone who went out of their way to share time and with us. Our family is very blessed by the love and support both today and over the years. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 12 pm to 4 pm at St. Joe's Parish in Onedia.
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He grew up in his family of 8 on a farm in Duck Creek where he learned to value the love and support that life provided. He graduated from Pulaski High School and enlisted to the Navy where he served his nation honorably and came home safely. Looking only to honor the risks all of our service men and women take everyday and the freedoms they protect.
He met the love his of his life Linda Kalfas after he came home. They were married at St Joseph Church Oct. 3 1970. Dads passions were Mom, family, and gardening. Family always came first for Tom as he worked around the clock to take care of his responsibilities. His smiles when he could be with family and friends or on a tractor were infectious. His thoughtfulness and outgoing personality allowed him to be memorable to everyone he came in contact with.
Tom is survived by daughter Paula(Peter) Stanford, grandson Vesper Stanford. Also Sister Nancy Sobieck, brother Dick (Sue) De Groot and in-laws Janice Wilkey, Liz DeGroot, Jim Swanson and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Tom was preceded in death by parents, his in-laws Frank(Mabel) Kalfas and Christine Heagle. His siblings George(Bonnie), Roger, Joe(Rita), Joanne (Ray) Clark), Anna Mae Swanson; in-laws Bob Sobieck, Aileen (Jules) Willette, Coralyn (Mickey) Brunette, Gary Kalfas.
Family and friends were the most important thing to Tom and Linda. We want to thank everyone who went out of their way to share time and with us. Our family is very blessed by the love and support both today and over the years. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 12 pm to 4 pm at St. Joe's Parish in Onedia.
To leave an online condolence please click the share button below.
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