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Thomas Williams Rybarsyk

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Published by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service on Oct. 26, 2016.

Thomas was born on February 3, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Thomas was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan at the time of his passing. He graduating from Ottawa Hills High School in 1970. He was married to Shannon. The memorial service for Thomas Rybarsyk will take place Saturday October 29 2016 at 2 PM at Orchard Hill Reformed Church 1465 Three Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids MI 49544. The family will greet mourners from 1 PM â 2 PM. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to go for a memorial bench in Tomâs honor at the East Grand Rapids Rusty Swaney Field at Remington Park East GR Baseball Angels in the Outfield 2211 Lake Dr. 49506 or the East Grand Rapids Team Boosters to benefit the girls swimming and water polo teams EGR Team Boosters 2211 Lake Dr. 49506.

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Yvonne Slaski, his mother-in-law

January 4, 2024

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Joann Kuklewski. (Mrs. K)

October 30, 2016

Dear Shannon and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Take care of each other.

❤

Courtney Moskal

October 29, 2016

My heart is broken for you, Shannon. I just exchanged hellos with him the other day. He will be missed terribly in the neighborhood. May God surround you and your family w/ His loving arms.

Jan Norton Fairchild

October 29, 2016

Shannon & the whole Rybarsyk family~ What a beautiful tribute to Tom. I have so many memories from Cannonsburg & OHHS where the Rybarsyk boys were always up to something fun! Shannon, I am moved by your beautiful love story. Your smile & personality must have filled Tom's life with so much love & happiness! I hope that love surrounds you now and helps to heal your broken heart. God bless~

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Judy Knight

October 27, 2016

Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss! Sounds like you had a wonderful husband, marrage and family. Remember all the wonderful memories you've made. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Price

October 27, 2016

My deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Tom as one of the Rybarsyk boys that could walk across the creek at Cannonsburg on the tips of his skis.

Diana Daly Kundel

October 27, 2016

Dear Rybarsyk Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Rybarsyk was a wonderful man, and I am many fond memories from the days of high school swimming. Sending my deepest condolences.