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Thomas Bowers

1951 - 2016

Thomas Bowers obituary, 1951-2016, Auburn Hills, MI

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home

5391 Highland Road

Waterford, Michigan

Thomas Bowers Obituary

BOWERS, THOMAS C. Of Auburn Hills; October 4, 2016 age 65; born May 10, 1951. “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years”. Tom was a life member of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Antique Automobile Club of America, Model T Ford Club International, and also a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, Curve Dash Oldsmobile Club and the Casual T’s chapter. Tom had the privilege of owning , driving and touring antique cars around Michigan and the United States. In 1984 he co-drove a 1909 Model T Ford cross country, over 3,500 miles.Tom participated in the following celebrations- Ford’s 75th and 100th, Oldsmobile’s 100th, Buick’s 100th, Maxwell’s 100th, General Motors Centennial, American Automobile Centennial, and the Indy 500 75th and 100th. Tom was a big Indy 500 race fan, having season tickets to the race and did not miss a race in over 40 years. He met several drivers including Mario Andretti, Sam Hornish, Sarah Fisher and more. His favorite places were the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May, Hershey Pa in October and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Tom retired from the Bloomfield Hills School District as a Safety/Security Technician after 25 years of service. He is survived by his brothers James of West Bloomfield, Peter (Claudia) of Milford, nephews Adam (Sarah) and Eric along with many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Donelson Johns and Evans funeral home, Waterford. The family will receive friends Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.donelsonjohnsevans.com Interment at 11 a.m. at Wixom Cemetery, Monday, October 10, 2016

Published by The Oakland Press from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2016.
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I just heard the sad news of Tom's passing. I went to school with him. Kind and warm person, good hearted person...never had a bad thing to say. He had some challenges and did a great job over coming them. Smart and Wise. Only the good die young. Rest in Peace and Harmony....greatly missed. Behave of the Mina family.

Kitsa Mina

November 27, 2017

this is for the bowers family i,m so sorry for your loss of tom we didn,t work together long but the time we did work together i enjoyed having him as a coworker i enjoyed seeing him come into work with a huge smile i was deeply saddened when i heard of his death i will always remember the butterscotch candy he would always share with me he was a great person and coworker he will definetly be missed rest in peace big tom mark milliron

October 9, 2016

Tom always said that working at Bloomfield Hills Schools was a little slice of heaven. Tom helped to make that true. You will be missed

Deb Shoultz

October 7, 2016

I am truly saddened to hear that Tom has died.
I met him when he started working at kroger. He was so kindhearted. I will miss his smile and his laughter that he shared with everyone.
I will truly miss him. He made an everlasting impression upon my heart.
My prayers are with you.
Wendy Hockman

Wendy Hockman

October 7, 2016

Tom was the nicest and most hard working person I've ever known. He was always willing to share a piece of hard earned wisdom, a joke, and a laugh. I will miss his laugh and his cough drops sorely.

Angela Shi

October 7, 2016

I met Tom at the Kroger on South Blvd, Troy. When my teenage daughter Angela worked there.
I was so impressed by his kindness to people.
He gave my daughter tremendous help from life advice to try to get her better working conditions.
I have never seen any guy treat my daughter so well
My daughter and I are so grateful for his help.
I'm sure God will provide the best treatment for him.

Peter Shi

October 7, 2016

Tom was an amazing man and a crazy hard worker. He always had a smile and some to share. I'm going to miss his laugh and his warmth. Kroger 464 will never be the same without you Tom. Rest easy big man.

Emmily Keele

October 7, 2016

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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home

5391 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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Celebration of Life

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Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home

5391 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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