Thomas Bellows Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Traverse City, Michigan

Died February 27, 2006

INTERLOCHEN - Thomas H. Bellows, 47, died suddenly at his residence in Interlochen on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Thomas was born Aug. 11, 1958, in Traverse City, to Archie and Lila (Connors) Bellows.

Always full of life, he loved practical jokes, playing his guitar and riding his motorcycle. Thomas was most proud of providing for his family and sharing his good natured outlook on life with them.

In his lifetime he was a welder and also managed a Clark gas station.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Tammy; daughter, Christina (Doug) Renico; sons, Michael (Mindy) Fort and Patrick (Stacie) Fort; and granddaughter, Orianna. He also has a brother, Archie Jr.(Donna) of Interlochen; a sister, Chris of Newton, Texas; and was an uncle to Daniel, Justin, Ryan, Missy, Kim and Leah.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Leonard.

Services are to be held Thursday, March 2, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Association.

Please sign Thomas' on-line guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.

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I met Tom way back when I was a kid. He and his girlfriend had moved down to the Detroit Area to get a band started.My Uncle Vern Parker was a guitar player in his band.I was 14 years old just learning guitar and looked up to Tom and my Uncle Vern. Tom inspired me to work hard on guitar as he was an awesome player. I loved his style never met anyone like him and I still play his songs to this day. My favorite was Goin Down To the City. Thank You Tom for coming into our lives. I have been...

David Newlove

October 20, 2017 | Sand Lake, MI | Friend

We love you and we will miss you alot dad. We will all have good memories of you and the good time we had together. You will be in all of our hearts.

patrick and stacie fort

March 22, 2006 | Kingsley, MI

TOM WAS A HECK OF A GREAT GUY. FRIEND, MENTOR, JOKESTER. NOW HE IS IN A PLACE WHERE HE NO LONGER HAS TO SUFFER OR FEEL PAIN. HE WILL BE MISSED.

MANVILLE

March 16, 2006 | KINGSLEY, MI

My heart goes out to Tom's family. My time knowing him was brief but has left me with a life time of memories.

Deb Bellows

March 14, 2006 | Tustin, MI

Hey Tom was a great friend and one heck of a guitar player my Brothers and I all hung out with Tom we did alot of guitar playing Tom was always there for you, We are all going to miss him. Love ya Tom

Matt Fasel

March 06, 2006 | Traverse City, MI

Thanks for all of the great times and memories Dad. We are going to miss you so much! We love you!

Mike & Mindy Fort

March 06, 2006 | Noblesville, IN

Our condolences go out to the family of Tom Bellows. We became family with the joining of our children Michael and Mindy. Even though we have known you a short time, Ron and I were honored to meet you, and your warmth and kindness was heart felt. Your son Michael is a wonderful man, and I can only attribute that to you and Tammy. God Bless you and your family!

Ron and Rennie Niemi

March 02, 2006 | McHenry, IL

My heart goes out to all of our family in this time of loss. I will miss uncle Tommy very much. He stayed by my side for many years, and opened his home for my children and I. We just wish we had more time to spend with him and all of the rest of our family in Michigan. My mother Christie(Tommy's Sister) sends all of her love,to everyone, and wishes that she could be there; but for health reasons she could not fly. My sister Melissa also wants everyone to know she is praying for you all....

Kimberly Poplin

March 02, 2006 | Newton, TX

My heartfelt condolences to you Tammy and your family. Ihave known you both for most of my life.Tom was a good friend and quite a character in school.I have many fond memories of you both. God bless your family . love jolene

jolene bennett mcclelllan

March 02, 2006 | Kingsley, MI

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