- He was born on March 18, 1936, to Fred and Ruth (VerSchoor) Stuit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Creston High School in 1954 and Western Michigan University in 1958 with a bachelors degree. Tom worked as a shop teacher for Northview Public Schools. He was a member of Blythefield Hills Baptist Church and MVP in Rockford. Tom was always praying and always sharing God's love with his family and friends. He helped found the Grand Valley Orchid Society. He was a scratch golfer, golf coach, and a teaching pro. He was a gifted guy, built his own house, and rebuilt over 60 cars and street rods. He appreciated hard work, if anything needed to be done, he did it. He was a big fan of all things jazz. He enjoyed the unconditional love and companionship of his dogs. Tom is survived by his sister Marcia Tuttle; son Scott T. (Kathy) Stuit of Hudsonville; daughter Susan J. Stuit of Comstock Park; fiance Judy Livingston of Grand Rapids; and very special friend Sandy Ingersoll. He was Papa to his grandchildren: Lucas Stuit, Chase Carlon, David Joey Carlon, Allyssa Stuit, Megan Carlon, Ashleigh Carlon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joan C. Stuit, and his infant brother Howard Stuit.
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1936 - 2020 (84 jaar)
