Mary Simon
I was about 16 years old when I first met Tom through my boyfriend (turned husband) Kenny Fagan. Tom’s quick wit, big smile and hearty laugh hooked me. When Kenny enlisted in the Navy right after high school graduation, I spent the next 3 years hanging out with Tom and all those “Ives University” guys. So many fun memories we shared at the Red Robin, Burson’s farm in Harbor Beach and an unforgettable camping trip across the border. We started our “gang”, the GTO’s, which stood for Greater Than Others, just because we were having fun being ridiculous.
When Tom met Cheryl, he couldn’t wait for us to meet her…he had found his life partner. They spent a few days at our farm and it was apparent they were meant to be together. Our children, Andy & Carrie, stood up in their wedding…how sweet was that?
Fast forward to 2015: Kenny was in ICU with pneumonia and losing his battle with Parkinson’s, Tom came every day to sit with me for awhile. His kindness was never ending. You will be greatly missed my life long friend.

