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Thomas George Back

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mar 11, 1950 – Oct 11, 2023

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March 11, 1950
DIED
October 11, 2023
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Back, Thomas George3/11/1950 - 10/11/2023Grand RapidsThomas George Back passed away October 11, 2023, after a short intense battle with illness. Tom was born March 11, 1950, in Detroit, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Polly Back; and brother, John. Tom is survived by his...

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So sad and sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. Loved reminiscing about MSU and my brothers at the Legion. Truly a great guy.

I am very shocked to hear of Tom's passing. I just had a beer with him at the legion in the beginning of October, or maybe late September. I worked with Tom at WMM and had great respect for him. We shared a fondness for MSU and he was always quick to ask what my boys were up to. My thought and prayers are with you Barbara and the rest of the family.

So sorry to hear about Tom´s passing. Every year my family would rent an Air BnB in Grand Haven and we would run into Tom jogging on the pier. This year, Tom and I shared a few beers at the American Legion. It was great to see him again and share stories! He looked so good and healthy! We will definitely miss him.

We were so sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sorry for your loss, I worked with Tom for many years. He was a smart man and a good person.

Dear Tommy, As one of your younger cousins I did not get to know you as well as I should have in this brief life. I do remember sharing some good times at the New Year´s Eve parties at your parents, and the time your parents would bring the boat to our cottage to ski. Since I was younger I passed my time with cousins Jimmy, Johnny, Steph and Billy. We were not allowed to play in the great world game of RISK with you or my brother Henry or cousins Mary and Joseph. We had to actually...

I was saddened at the news of Tom´s passing. As high school friends and basketball teammates, we spent hours together, on and off the court. He even taught me how to water ski. I will always remember the time we spent together. My deepest sympathies to Barbara and the whole Back family.

I´m so sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. It is such a shock. Barb, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers through very difficult time. Tom was such a gentle soul. We enjoyed getting to know both of you over the last couple years. He will be greatly missed.