Obituary for Thomas Joe Swindlehurst
SWINDLEHURST, THOMAS JOE, age 76, of Mt. Pleasant passed away at home on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will occur at a later date.
Thomas was born on November 27th, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant to Hugh and Marie (Smith) Swindlehurst. He attended Mt. Pleasant High School and later attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Construction Management. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star with “V” device, the Army Commendation Medal and the Expert Badge (Rifle M-14). After returning from Vietnam on February 3rd, Thomas married Patricia Ball on February 9th, 1969, at the Rosebush Presbyterian Church in Rosebush. He was an Elder of the Rosebush Presbyterian Church, and a board member of Rosebush Presbyterian Villages.
Thomas kept busy farming, riding motorcycles, driving his Corvette, listening to music, and spending time with his many friends.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia; son Aaron Swindlehurst; daughter Dr. Liz Boyd; grandchildren Ted and Rose; and sister Ann (Gary) Knapp, all of Mt. Pleasant.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Don and Jim; sisters Leona and Dorothy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosebush Presbyterian Villages and Rosebush Presbyterian Church. Envelopes are available at Clark Family Funeral Chapel.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will occur at a later date.
Thomas was born on November 27th, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant to Hugh and Marie (Smith) Swindlehurst. He attended Mt. Pleasant High School and later attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Construction Management. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star with “V” device, the Army Commendation Medal and the Expert Badge (Rifle M-14). After returning from Vietnam on February 3rd, Thomas married Patricia Ball on February 9th, 1969, at the Rosebush Presbyterian Church in Rosebush. He was an Elder of the Rosebush Presbyterian Church, and a board member of Rosebush Presbyterian Villages.
Thomas kept busy farming, riding motorcycles, driving his Corvette, listening to music, and spending time with his many friends.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia; son Aaron Swindlehurst; daughter Dr. Liz Boyd; grandchildren Ted and Rose; and sister Ann (Gary) Knapp, all of Mt. Pleasant.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Don and Jim; sisters Leona and Dorothy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosebush Presbyterian Villages and Rosebush Presbyterian Church. Envelopes are available at Clark Family Funeral Chapel.