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Thomas Estes Obituary

Thomas L. Estes III Saginaw Passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3, 2010 at his home. Age 68 years. Surviving besides his wife, Suellen are two children Dr. Samuel (Lisa) Steele Estes, Kelly DeVore Estes, 3 grandchildren; and a sister Margaret (Bryan) McCanless. Funeral service took place in Saginaw, Michigan. Arrangements by W.L. Case and Company www.casefuneralhome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 5, 2010.

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Karen Bigford

May 8, 2010

Jack and I were shocked to hear about Tom. We sat next to him in church for the past few years in Florida and eventually found out he was from Saginaw .. like us. He knew my parents at the Germania and he knew many of Jack's friends too. He will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Karen and Jack Bigford .. The Villages and Saginaw, MI

May 7, 2010

sue i am so sorry to hear bout tom my prayers are with you. call when you get a chance. becki rau

Charlie & Nancy Schwarz

May 7, 2010

So sorry to hear of Toms'passing.
He was a dear next door neighbor of ours in The Villages. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 7, 2010

Dear Suellen,

We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. May his memory be eternal.

Christ and Olga Anagnost

Ron Freiberg

May 7, 2010

Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I worked with him at Crawford and Co. in Saginaw right after college. He always had a story or remark to keep those around him smiling.

Jeanne Murphy

May 7, 2010

Suellen,
My sympathy and prayers are with you. You and Tom were the best neighbors and so much fun! The neighborhood has never been the same. Thank you. I am so sorry!

Brenda Hillman

May 7, 2010

Sue,
Please accept the condolences of the faculty and staff of Shannon Forest. Margaret McCanless is dear to our hearts and our prayers are with your family during this time of loss.

May 6, 2010

May you find strength with all of your good memories. You have a wonderful daughter in Kelly. God bless.
Pat Friedli MD

May 6, 2010

Dear Sue: We are so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. We had many good times and laugh's together over the years. We've golfed, traveled, and dined many times. Memories will always stay with you.
Tom & Maryann Alfano

Dave & Sam Massman

May 6, 2010

Suellen: We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our sympathy is with you. We will always remember golfing and the many good times. Dave & Sam Massman

May 5, 2010

Dear Suellen,
I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Schnepf

Tom and Donna Gray

May 5, 2010

SueEllen and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. We had known Tom and his son, Sam when our boys were involved in scouts together, many years ago now. Tom was a true southern gentleman. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don and Ruth Belisle

May 5, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Sue and family. May God continue to be with you in the future as he has in the past, as you grieve the loss of your husband of 23 years. With love, Don and Ruth

May 5, 2010

My sweet Suellen, I am thinking about you with a heavy, heavy heart. I am so sorry on the passing of your husband. I have been there, having lost a husband in the 1990's, I would never want someone so dear to experience that pain. My thoughts and prayers, I hope, will reduce your grief. Love you.
Marilyn Vasseliou

Alvin Cottage

May 5, 2010

Sorry to hear of Mr. Estes' passing

May 5, 2010

Dear Suellen & family

Kay and I are in Arizona so we will be unable to express our condolences to you personally. For more that 25 years, Tom and I either golfed or bowled together every Wednesday. Even though our lives have taken different paths in recent years, my memories of our times together will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.

Kay and Jack LaBreck

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