Thomas J. Van Doorne

Thomas Joseph Van Doorne, age 62 a longtime resident of Sterling Heights, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital Macomb Center in Warren. Thomas was born May 24, 1948 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan the son of the late Floris Van Doorne and the late Grace (nee: Barkume) Van Doorne. Thomas was raised in Detroit where he attended St. Raymonds grade school and Notre Dame High School. He graduated in 1966 from Norte Dame where he received his football scholarship to play at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee. After college graduation he started working in the construction business reading/estimating blue prints where he extended many years of service. Thomas and his loving bride Joyce of 38 years would travel to Grand Haven, Michigan were they would spend time with his family and enjoy Lake Michigan. One of Tom's Favorite things to do was to go to Northern Michigan to hunt with and old time buddy. Tom who was a gentle giant, a teddy bear, a caring, compassionate person and a well loved person is going to be missed by many people but remembered eternally. In Toms last days of his illness his wife, brothers, and sister-in-laws spent time with him caring for himas he has cared for them. Thomas was the beloved husband of Joyce. He was the dear brother of Paul (Donna), John (Candace), and William (Jane) Van Doorne. Special uncle of Daniel and many other nieces and nephews. Brother-in law of Jeanette Tourond, and Jeri (Ron) Montroy. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd at Common (12 mile). Further visitation will be on Saturday 10 am until time of Funeral Service at 1pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations appreciated to the family. Please share memories at his guest book.