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As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:
Hancock
Thomas A. Peterson, 64, a resident of Hancock, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 12, 1956, in Hancock to Ralph and Dorothy (Davey) Peterson. Tom was a graduate of the Houghton School with the class of 1974.
Tom began working at Jim’s Foodmart while in high school and continued till his retirement. While there he worked in the produce and meat departments and was the go-to handyman. Tom was a kind hard-working man throughout his life.
In August of 1985, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Anderson. In 1987 they welcomed their son Dustin. They later parted ways but always remained close friends through the years.
Tom was known for lending a helping hand to others. He loved spending time at his family’s camp in Twin Lakes, (that was always his happy place!!!) and spending time with his son Dustin and grandson Tommy. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and steering his pontoon on the lake. Those were his happy moments.
preceding in death were his parents, several aunts & uncles.
He is survived by his son Dustin (Franchesca Heikkila) Peterson and their son Tomas B. Peterson
His former wife and friend: Kathy Cleary and family
Numerous friends and cousins
A graveside service for Tom will be held 11 am Monday August 24, 2020, at the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton with Rev. Jeff Paulson to officiate.
Special thank you to Dr. Geddes and all the staff at UP Health Portage and Marquette Hospital. Also, any friends and neighbors who called or stopped by to visit or offer and assistance he may have needed
Thank you and blessings to all!!
To view Tom’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have been assisting the family with the arrangements.
