Thomas-Van Ens-Obituary

Thomas Jay Van Ens

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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American Lung Association
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American Cancer Society

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Thomas Jay Van Ens, age 65 ended a courageous battle with cancer and emphysema on April 11, 2015. Tom was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Elizabeth Van Ens, infant brother: David Jay, sister-in-law: Susan K. Van Ens, and brother-in-law: Gregory G. Smith. He is survived by his long...

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Sure do miss Trucking around with this dear friend the late night conversations to keep each other awake the miles that we traveled together across our country the guidance you gave to me to help me become a successful owner operator will never be forgotten R.I.P. my friend

Sorry for your lost Bob and Sally Deems

My old high school buddy, R.I.P.

Memories: small town country farmboy,youthful energy and exuberance, yearning, searching, always willing to help a friend, racecars at Berlin Raceway, fast cars-Road Runner and Charger, a Harley, Golden Gloves, summer softball league, a fall football league, years of super physical work on the garbage routes, multi-talented, so many Coopersville social activities, divergent paths, it's been over 3 decades, a very haunting picture depicting the joy and pain in the paths of life that we all...