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Thomas Dell

1932 - 2017

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Thomas Dell Obituary

Dell, Thomas 6/12/1932 - 4/13/2017 Plymouth, MI Thomas Arthur Dell M.D., J.D. of Plymouth, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 13, 2017. The son of Everett and Dorothy Dell, Tom was born in June of 1932 and grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan. Tom was Valedictorian of the 1950 Royal Oak High School class. He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Ann Merrell, and they had four children. Tom completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, followed by a degree in Medicine from Case Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio in 1958. He then entered the US Army and began serving his country as a military physician. Tom interned at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, served on staff at the US Army Hospital, Okinawa, 1962-1965, and was Chief of Medicine at US Army Hospital, Fort Sill, OK, from May 1965-Dec 1966. In 1967, Major Dell and his family returned to Ann Arbor, MI where he established his private practice in internal medicine. Tom was one of the first physicians to graduate in 1972, from the University of Michigan Law School with a Juris Doctor, practicing in both the medical and legal professions. In 1974, Tom married Bonnie Molnar who began working with him in the office for many years. Dr. Dell retired in July 2013, at the age of 81 with 46 years on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He is fondly remembered by the many whose lives he touched, for his caring and dedicated doctoring, counseling, and support. Tom is survived by his wife Bonnie; his sister Lynne (Jim) Skripka, brother Howard (Jen) Humphreys; his children and their spouses Diane (Carter) Clark, Ruth (Buck) Skinner, Linda (Alex) Prisajni, Thomas (Patty) Dell, Paul (Libby) Molnar, Dan (Anna) Molnar; his fourteen grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, and his good friend Isiah (Lois) Harrison. Tom's life will be celebrated at the NorthRidge Church Chapel, 12401 Ridge Road, Plymouth, Michigan, on May 7th, 2017. Visitation will be at 6pm followed by a memorial service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for any memorial contributions made to the Huron Valley Humane Society (3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105), where Tom and Bonnie have been enthusiastic supporters with their time and gifts.

Published by Ann Arbor News from Apr. 19 to May 4, 2017.
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My sympathy for the family. God has you in his love and care. Isa 61:1,2

September 8, 2017

Dear Bonnie and family
The happiest day of my life was when I received a phone call at a job I hated and he told me there was an opening for a job at the office. I only worked with TAD for 4 years but he was wonderful. So many good memories. We have always kept in touch over the years. He was a good man and an excellent doctor. Our thoughts are with you and the family. He was so happy about your combined family. Be strong. Love you all, we will all miss him. Love Sue

Susan Guthrie

May 4, 2017

I like to send my condolences to you and the rest of the family.Our Heavenly Father all Way's remember the good we show to other people, your Husband is one of them.may he Bless all of the remaining ones in the family so you will able to endure the Lost of your Dear one.

Alvin Tucker

May 4, 2017

My deepest sympathy to your family at such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find some comfort and peace from the God of all comfort.

DD

May 3, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. Thomas no doubt touched many lives. All of you, family and friends, continue to support each other in these troubling times.

May 1, 2017

My condolence to the family. I am truly sorry for your loss. In times of distress 1Peter 5:10 will bring to you and your family comfort, hope and peace of mind.

Rita Bradley Bradley

May 1, 2017

With deep sympathy for your loss, may you find comfort in reading Matthew 5:4 during this difficult time.

May 1, 2017

May 1, 2017

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

April 30, 2017

My condolences to the family may you endure this difficult time.
Phillipians 4:6,7

NC

April 30, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Please know that God cares and will comfort you.
~ Psalm 86:17

April 29, 2017

Bonnie,sorry to hear about Dr Dell.He was my Dr for 45 years.A very compassionate and caring person

Arnold Darr

April 29, 2017

Bonnie,

So sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Dell. As the little neighbor girl who loved to visit you and your house on Crawford Lane, my memory of Dr. Dell was his love for you. My sympathy and prayers are with you.

Peace,
Ann

Ann Verhey-Henke

April 27, 2017

Dear Bonnie,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a good guy. We feel badly we haven't back to the old neighborhood to visit. Always enjoyed visiting with both of you. Tom certainly enjoyed himself and helped others enjoy themselves too. You are in our thoughts and prayers Hugs and love to you and the family. Mary & Joe Uhl

Mary Uhl

April 26, 2017

Dr. Dell was without a doubt not only a wonderful doctor but a wonderful friend to many. My heart especially goes out to his wife and children as they mourn his loss. It can be so hard to face the first year without him but the love of friends and promises such as ps 37:29 can carry you through and help you endure with hope. My deepest sympathies!

C Stapp

April 25, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May all your fond memories comfort you, and all the prayers from family and friends strengthen you. May God also give you the courage to endure this hard time ahead (2Thessalonians 2:16,17).

April 24, 2017

Dr. Dell was my amazing, compassionate physician for 25+ years, I am sure I was one of his youngest patients, stayed with him until he retired. I loved his stories and especially enjoyed the heartfelt accolades for Bonnie.
Jane Pollock (Ann Arbor)

April 24, 2017

Bonnie,

So sad to hear of Tom's passing. He was great guy and I always enjoyed visiting with him or seeing you up at Carraba's restaurant. May God give you strength and peace.

Jeff Stefforia

April 23, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

young

April 23, 2017

Dear Bonnie,
Our hearts hurt with you for the loss your Tom. You were both such great neighbors and we always think of that house as "the Dells house". We send hugs to you and pray God will give you much comfort and peace. Roger and Norma Verhey

April 22, 2017

Bonnie,
We are very sorry to hear about Dr. Dell's passing. He was a remarkable physician and we will miss him.
Aaron and Annette Green

Annette Green

April 21, 2017

Bonnie & Family I am sorry for your loss TAD
was like a father to me during the 20+ years
as his patient. He will be missed but not forgotten God Bless

Jim Spears

April 21, 2017

We think of you daily and miss your clever stories. That made "going to the doctor" a fun trip. We will miss those days; and, Bonnie, our thoughts are with you. We were happy to help him relive some happy memories with Atlas.

Chuck/Diana Rose

April 21, 2017

Tom was my doctor and my friend. Tom Dell was good,he was very smart, loyal and had a terrific sense of humor. He had class in the truest sense of the word.
He was in my opinion one of the greatest man I have been privileged to know in my life, and I will miss him very much.

Diane Turner

April 20, 2017

Sorry to here of the passing of Dr.Dell. He was my GP for decades. He was a great man and most interesting too. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Robert Mull

April 20, 2017

Dear Bonnie,
So sorry about Dr. Dell's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was the first and only doctor we went to when we came to Ann Arbor more then 30 years ago. He was family to all of us and was always so caring when we had a problem. I am so grateful for everything Dr. Dell and you did for my family. I know it is not easy to lose your husband but I know you will be OK. Be strong, love, Dee

Dee Bruyninga

April 20, 2017

Bonnie, we are so sorry to hear of Toms passing. We talk about Tom and you often.
Tom was a great Doctor, all you had to do was ask my Dad Rollie. Tom touched our lives with the great care he gave Dad. Dad always told everyone that his doctor always signed his Christmas cards Tad. Perhaps Dad and Tad will meet up in the Lords House. May God bless you and the rest of the family. Always look back at the many good memories you two had together.

Dennis & Jan Wiedmeyer

April 20, 2017

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

April 20, 2017

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