Thomas Stimpson Westfall Jr Jr

Thomas Stimpson Westfall Jr Jr obituary

Thomas Stimpson Westfall Jr Jr

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Thomas Westfall Jr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mills Funeral Home, Peters & Murray Chapel - Grand Ledge on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Thomas Stimpson Westfall Jr. was born on December 26, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan, to Mary Jane Barker and Thomas Westfall Sr. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan.

He is survived by his former wife of 52 years, Dianne Westfall; his son, Theodore, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Westfall; grandchildren Elizabeth Westfall, Olivia, and Matthew DeWeerdt; siblings David Westfall and Helen Marr; and many nieces and nephews.

Tom enjoyed being a Grand Ledge resident his whole life; he was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1959. He graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Business. A devoted patriot, he served in the National Guard. He worked as a builder, real estate broker, and building inspector for Oneida Township. He enjoyed his membership in the Mid-Michigan Model A and Model T Car Clubs and was an avid outdoor enthusiast.

Visitations will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mills Funeral Home, Peters & Murray Chapel, 301 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations can be made in loving memory of Thomas Westfall to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813. For online condolences please visit www.millsfuneral.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel

301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Aug

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel

301 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.