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1938 - 2011
Thomas Lee Bauman age 73 went home to be with his Lord Friday December 16, 2011 at his home in Greenville.
He was born in Greenville the youngest son of Bert and Lovina Eckert Bauman on December 4, 1938. His parents, brothers Dan, Stanley and Earl and his sisters Dorothy and Irene and granddaughter Melanie all preceded him in death.
Tom graduated from Greenville High School in 1958. He married Arlene Kunz September 17, 1960 and worked factory jobs and managed Admiral gas station before realizing his talent for repairing gas engines and appliances. He worked for Gambles of Greenville and Marr's Electronics in Belding before starting his own company, Tom's Appliance Service, which was a rewarding 30 year career up to his retirement. He did service work for Frigidaire and Larry's Northtown Furniture. He also built his own house from a kit and had for hobbies; carpentry, motorcycle riding, reading, and his dog Sylvia, traveling to favorite places, Disney World, Mackinac, Frankenmuth, Shipshiwana, writing poetry, camping and remodeling. He was always willing to help and is loved by many and will be missed by all.
Tom was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.
He is survived by his wife Arlene, his children; Pam Bauman of Wheeler, Tim (Karen) Bauman of Eastpointe and Tammy Clevenger of Fairhope, Alabama, his grandchildren; Matthew (Peggy) Conley, Andrea (Rickey) McDiarmid, Eric Phoenix, Aaron Bauman, Ashley Clevenger, Brandi Clevenger, Calvin Moffett, Jacob Bauman and great grandchildren, Haylee, Gracie and Max. Also surviving are his sister Janet (Don) Walston of Thompsonville and brother Robert (Arlene) Bauman of Clare and sisters-in-law, Louise (Dale) Varney, Connie (Wally) Harris both of Greenville and Debbie Rich of Sidney and nieces and nephews.
Funeral and committal services will be held on Tuesday December 20, 2011 at 1 PM from the Hurst Funeral Home with burial in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Rev. R. Mark Shaw of Calvary Baptist Church will serve as officiant. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Patricia Lacey(Walston)
Tuesday December 20, 2011 at
4:02 PM
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Aunt Arlene I was sorry to hear of Uncle Tom's pasing my thoughts are with you all. I wish you all peace this is such a difficult time especially during the holidays.Remember all the wonderful times you all had together
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John Lewis
Monday December 19, 2011 at
10:22 PM
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Arlene, Pam, Tammy, Tim, Louise, Connie, Debbie,
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
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Karen Hankis Jalomo
Monday December 19, 2011 at
8:09 PM
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Arlene I was sorry to hear about Tom passing. I know this is a very difficult time for you and you are in my prayers.
Karen
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Kim Cooper-Alexander
Monday December 19, 2011 at
12:38 PM
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Tammy and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always so nice growing up. My prayers are with you.
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Jean Fordyce and Marian Griffith
Sunday December 18, 2011 at
7:23 PM
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Arlene and family, We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a good man and a great repairman. We knew we could always depend on him if a appliance needed repair. We were so glad to see you both at the Danish Festival and get to have a nice visit. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Clark Kent
Sunday December 18, 2011 at
4:06 PM
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My best wishes to Tom's Family. I remember Tom from Calvary Baptist and I also worked for him at the Mobil Gas Station in Greenville at the corner of Washington and Franklin Streets in 1968. I also remember running into him at Disney World in 1977. May God give you peace in his passing. It's a small world. Clark Kent, Columbus OH
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Mike & Judy Blanding
Sunday December 18, 2011 at
9:55 AM
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Arlene and family. So sorry to hear about Tom's leaving us. I will especially miss seeing Tom at church with his smile, humor and special hand shake. We will be seeing him again soon. May Christ our Lord give you and your family peace and comfort to deal with your loss.
Mike & Judy
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Matthew Conley
Sunday December 18, 2011 at
1:14 AM
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To all the family I would like to say I'm so very sorry. Grandpa was a beautiful human being! He would always make you laugh like crazy from his silly jokes. Every holiday season we would ask him how old he was. He would reply the same way every year, I'm still 39! That will be something I will never forget. I'm so thankful he got to enjoy his grandson Max I loved watching every minute. God has a great man upstairs with him! If he needs a washer fixed that is the man for the job! To all of my family..... I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Love Matt.
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Claribelle Geelhoed (Green) Debrah Tubergen (Green) Barbara Wood (Green)
Saturday December 17, 2011 at
11:30 PM
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Arlene & Family, We have many good memories of your family. The years that we were in junior church with you and Tom are all good!. Thank-ful to have been a part of that ministry. May the Lord continue to bless you and give you the strength and comfort that can only come from Him. Love and Prayers to you and your families.
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Grandma
Saturday December 17, 2011 at
9:53 PM
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I'm sorry that grandpa died. I wish i could take away the pain but I can't. I love u grandma...love u always andrea
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The Merritts
Saturday December 17, 2011 at
5:24 PM
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Bauman Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we have been neighbors for almost 12 years, we never got to meet Tom personally, but would always get a friendly wave if he was outside. His spirit will live within you all. God Bless you at this difficult time.
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