This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HOLDRIDGE, MAGNER, BOULTER, VANDYK, WORMET, LOCEY, FORCE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22499/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOLDRIDGE, Thomas C. Dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died March 13th, 2008, after a courageous battle with leukemia at The Villages, Florida. Thomas C. Holdridge was born September, 17th, 1932, the son of Maurice and Gladys Holdridge. He met the Love of His Life, Betty J. Magner at a YMCA dance. They married June 14th, 1952. Tom worked at National Waterlift for 16 years. He then became an independent contractor until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf, cards, gardening, working in his yard, summer days in South Haven, fall days in their Kalamzoo home and winters in their Florida home. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Betty J. Holdridge; four daughters, Julianne Holdridge, Cindy Boulter (Jimmy), Tammy VanDyk (Jim), and LuAn Wormet (Art); ten grandchildren, Jenny (Mike), Stacey (Craig), Shanon, Tommy, Ryan, Niki (Jaime), Lindsey, Kimi, Betsy, and Aley; his eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Patricia Locey (Jim), brother, David Holdri! dge (Nell), and sister, Janice Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Gladys Holdridge; his beloved brother, Douglas Holdridge, and brother-in-law, Ernest Force. Tom will always be remembered for his love of life, and his deep love for his family and friends. Tom never complained and fought a hard, valiant battle for the past 2 .5 years. We wish him eternal peace. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at PARCHMENT REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave. 269-349-7735 where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Dennis Goodrich, Chaplain of Borgess Hospital, officiating. After the service a light luncheon will be served at Haven Reformed Church; graveside service following at West Cooper Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.