Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dee, Thomas "Tom" Edward September 14, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat.September 28, 2024

              DEE

Thomas Edward Dee was summoned home on September 14,2024 by his Lord and Savior 
to join the love of his life, Marlene.

Tom was born on September 2, 1933 in Williamsport, Indiana to George and Blanche 
Dee, the younger of 8 children. The Dee family moved to South Haven, Michigan 
wheee Tom attended high school and met the love of his life, Marlene Stillson. 
Soon after graduating high school, Tom and Marlene wee married.Tom joined the 
U.S. Navy, advancing to the level of Flight Engineer of PBM-5 Mariner Patrol 
Aircraft, stationed out of Corpus Christi, Texas. After an Honorable Discharge 
from the Navy, Tom and Marlene made their way to Ionia,Michigan to start a new 
life and family together. Tom attended Davenport College in Grand Rapids, 
earning a degree in Accounting/Business, and was hired by the Ionia County Road 
Commission as Clerk/Office Manager. Tom retired in 1998 after nearly 40 years of 
service to begin a well-earned life of leisure enjoying friends, family and his 
favorite  pastimes.

Tom was an active member of St.John's Episcopal Church in Ionia, serving as Lay 
Reader, Deacon and Vestry member. Tom also served for years as accountant for 
the Ionia Free Fair. Tom enjoyed many creative pastimes, including woodworking, 
stained glass craft and activities such as basketball, softball and golf. Tom's
greatest pride were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relishing visits 
and time spent with each.

Tom was predeceased by his father, mother, brothers, sisters, wife Marlene and 
son David. Survived  by daughter Betsy(Greg) Adamus, son Delbert (Karin), 
grandchildren, James(Katelyn)Adamus, David (Kate)Adamus, Garrett,Bryant and 
Erika Dee, great-grandchildren Nataie and Milo.

A Celebration of Life will be held in November 2024 (date/time TBD) at Green 
Acres Retirement Community in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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