Thomas Arthur Dalgleish, age 89, of Grand Rapids, MI, died Monday May 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcille L. Dalgleish [Pridgeon]; two sons, Thomas A. (Patricia) and David P. and grandchildren Emily, Sarah, Peter, Jacob, Joshua, and Jonathon. Tom was preceded in death by his daughter Diane Auyer. He was born in New York City and attended school in Baltimore and Westminster MD. Tom joined the US. Navy in 1946 as a hospital corpsman. After his discharge he was accepted into Duke University, graduating in 1952. He enjoyed a 50 years career in the insurance industry. Tom was an active member of the Grand Rapids Lions Club, a board member of both Northview Public Schools and the Grand Rapids YMCA as well as an Elder in both Oakhill and Westminster Presbyterian churches. He was an avid long distance runner having competed in the Boston, Detroit, Canton and Grand Rapids Marathons. A celebration of Tom’s life will take place on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Porter Hills Chapel / Meeting room with visitation prior at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Porter Hills Foundation “Benevolent Fund” or Emmanuel Hospice (Porter Hills).
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