Thomas John "Tom" Lock, son of Arend (1894-1975) and Clara (Sattler)(1899-1953) Lock, was born 26 February 1934, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan. He graduated in 1953 from Okemos High School. Tom married Phyliss Hansen 12 December 1964, Lansing, Ingham County.
Tom and Phyliss celebrated 48 years and 4 children together before Tom's death 18 April 2012, Mason, Ingham County. Tom was interred Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Friday 20 April 2012
Thomas John "T-Ball" Lock, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, April 18, 2012. He was born February 26, 1934 in Grand Haven, MI to Arend and Clara (Sattler) Lock. Mr. Lock spent most of his youth in Grand Haven where he loved the water and beach. His family moved to Okemos, MI during his sophomore year where he graduated from Okemos High School. He then served in the Naval Reserves. He married Phyllis (Hansen) and they were happily married 48 years. He loved outdoors and many camping and hunting trips at the family property in Cadillac, MI; bowling with his friends; the Detroit Tigers and the Lions; and U of M Wolverines. He especially loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids' sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Molly Rubino.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Phyliss; 3 sons, Arend (Kismet) Lock, David Lock, Bill (Alicia) Lock; daughter, Nancy (Ken) Cowan; 5 grandchildren, Alivia, Taylor, Jacob, Dylan, and Hailey; sisters-in-law, Janet Lynn and Opal Hansen; brother-in-law, Ralph Lynn; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 23, 2012, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI with the Rev. Gerhard Weigelt officiating. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven, MI.