Thomas L. Anderson
Died October 11, 2014
Tom graduated from Northport High
School where he excelled in basketball and still holds records that are
unbroken. He attended Haskel College and
Marquette and earned a degree in Social Work.
He loved to garden, watch the
sunset, and help family and friends with whatever they needed. Tom was an avid and talented hunter and
enjoyed teaching his grandchildren how to hunt when they came to visit. He also enjoyed the outdoors, often walking
through the woods for hours exploring and finding new places. Tom loved his dogs, along with any animal
that followed him when he went hunting or exploring. He had an amazing sense of humor and always
said, “You gotta keep the humor.”
In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by
his children, Monica and Jordan (Nina) Anderson; also Michelle,
Daniel, Clay, Rose, Kc, Shawn, and Gerald; siblings, Valerie Maidens, Erick Anderson, Jr., Susannah
Warrington, Faith Anderson; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15
from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Northport Indian Mission Church. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Thursday, Oct. 16 also at the church.
Burial will follow at Leelanau Township Cemetery. Pastor Tom H. John and Rev. Sam McClellan
will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be directed to Northport Indian Mission Church, P.O. Box 17, Northport, MI
49670.
Tommy.....through kindergarten and graduation of 1971, you were the kindest person I knew.....thanks for taking me to the prom...and for the laughs, and the smiles, and the kindness above all else. luv & peace jojo
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ReplyDeleteMy hope is you are on the red road of the ancestors. In 1971 you lit up my heart as only young love can do. My wish is for your family to be well, your children to learn their language, songs and dances knowing what it is to be proud of their heritage. The tincture of time will heal their sorrows - and you will remain in our hearts for all times.
Michelle
Tom....So quiet that when you spoke we all listened. You will be forever in the hearts of all who loved you. Your gift to us, to your family, was your kindness, your gentle way of living. Thank you for being in our lives.
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I remember Tom just the way he looked in his picture; smiling, jovial, and kind. I had the pleasure of coaching Tom during his days of playing varsity basketball at Northport HS. Tom was a terrific player, an outstanding rebounder, and a great teammate, We remained friends since his graduation, I am working out of town these days and I regret not being able to attend his memorial services. I wish his family well.
ReplyDeleteTom was an outstanding basketball player on a very good team in his high school days at Northport High School. I had the pleasure to be his coach and our friendship continued to this day. His mother was his number one fan and she was not shy in letting me know when I didn't meet her expectations. Tom was a rugged defender and rebounder who scored in double figures most of the time. I am working out of town these days and I am sorry I was unable to attend his memorial services and funeral.
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