Tom was a lifelong resident of Muskegon. Most recently, he was a truck driver for Howmet and GCA. When he wasn’t working though, Tom was a family man. He made friends everywhere he went, and had a great sense of humor that made everyone laugh, and made everyone feel welcome. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Edward Houseman.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Mary Sherwood; Daughters: Jody (Erin Spytma) Houseman, Jenny (Ayman) Al-Saee, Jill Houseman; Step-daughters: Melanie (Tony) Riggs, Becky (Matt) Kohnke, Andrea (Mike Freeman) Sherwood; 10 grandchildren, including Almira, Yasmeen, and Amir (Little Man); 1 great-grandson; Mother Carol (David) Dunmore; Brothers: Edward Houseman, David (Chris) Houseman; Canine companion Goliath.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 12:00pm at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel in Muskegon. The family will greet visitors an hour prior to services.