Thomas Edward Weir
TRAVERSE CITY – Thomas Edward Weir, age 88, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of his family.
Thomas was born to Harry and Hilda (Pollack) Weir on May 5, 1929 in Syracuse, NY. Thomas honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
In 1954 Thomas married his wife of 52 years, Lois Marie Paul in LaGrange, Indiana. Tom and Lois resided in Lansing, where Tom worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years. After retiring from the post office, Tom worked for Avis as a driver for 20 years. Tom and Lois loved to travel; they traveled to all 50 states and enjoyed two trips overseas. Tom moved to Traverse City in 2011 to be close to his daughters.
Thomas is survived by his daughters: Sherry Weir, Debbie (Steve) Westphal, and Wendy (Dave) Lang all of Traverse City. Grandchildren: Joslyn Westphal; Jordan, Yestah and Chase Meske; Angela and Ava Weir; Regina, Robert Jr. and Fabienne Lorraine; and Brandy, Candy and Sandy Pahl. Thomas is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren including Lennox Olivia and his brother Jerry (Sally) Weir, brother-in-laws Leonard, Jerry, Jack, sister-in-law Cora and many nieces and nephews.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, sister Donna Lambright, and step-children Penny Pahl and Robert Lorraine.
A visitation for Thomas will take place on Tuesday, July 25th at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to Munson Hospice House, 450 Brook Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.