Tom was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 28, 1938 to Frank and Maggie “Vaughan” McGuire. He attended and graduated from schools in Minneapolis before joining the Coast Guard. After serving two years he returned to Minneapolis where he was employed in various lines of work. Tom was united in marriage to Donna Gates on March 16, 1963. The family moved to Duluth in 1975 where Tom managed the Goodyear store for many years. Later he worked for Arrowhead Tire and Kolar Automotive. He retired temporarily before returning to work for Kia of Duluth.
Tom loved automobiles especially from the 1950’s era. He was involved on several custom car projects throughout the years. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with family at the yearly gatherings in Hackensack. Tom was a natural born jokester who enjoyed the company of others. He was known for his long Minnesota Goodbyes, value of prayer and deep concern for others.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Donna; son Thomas Jr. and brother Ed.
Tom is survived by daughter; Donnine (Mike) Vogler of Hermantown, MN; fiancée, Carol Bourdage of Duluth; grandchildren, Justin (Ashley Priem) McGuire and Madison Vogler both of Duluth; great-grandchild, Easton McGuire; sisters, Pat (Pete) Peterson of LeSueur, MN and Norma (Gale) Hendrickson of Minneapolis, MN; sister-in-law Barri McGuire of Apple Valley, MN as well as many other family members and friends
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary’ Hospice and Solvay Hospice House.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. at Bell Brothers Funeral Home 601 N. 56th Ave. W. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Park Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Arrangements under the direction of Bell Brothers Funeral Home, Duluth, MN.
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