Thomas “Tom” James Houseman, 64, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born April 12, 1956 in Niles, MI to Paul and Janet Houseman. He graduated from Niles H.S. in 1974 where he was active in track and cross country. Tom earned a BBA from Western Michigan University in 1978. He then married the love of his life, Marjorie (Vanderwater) Houseman on March 29, 1980 in Niles, MI.
Tom worked for Mercy Hospital in OKC for almost 37 years, taking on various roles in finance. He was a regular platelet donor for OBI and faithfully served as a volunteer through Mercy for the Habitat for Humanity, the food pantry, the Mercy Golf Classic and the Mercy Gala. He was a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene where he served as a team captain with the golf cart ministry for many years. Tom enjoyed bicycle riding, running, Disney, traveling at home and abroad, spending time with family and friends, golfing, baseball and reading mysteries.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Margie; children, Kara (Jesse) McRay and Tim (Kit) Houseman; granddaughter, Falyn McRay; and sister, Kathi Houseman.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 25, 10:00am in the Atrium of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. Memorials may be made to the Mercy Foundation at https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/oklahoma-city/ or Habitat for Humanity at https://www.habitat.org/donate
Wendy Rehm (Comar)
We are so saddened by this news! Sending prayers of strength to Margie and their children. RIP dear Tom!
Tom Grathwohl
Great Guy, Gone too Soon!! Sincere Condolences to Margie & Family!
Rex Dillman
wrote once but here on this site is another... i remember tom since 7th grade and ballard track team... had classes w him untill sr high... have a good run in heaven for us gopher!!!! sorry to marg. and family ... he is one impossable to forget.
Rhoda Elliott
Although we really only knew each other briefly, Tom remains one of my favorite people of all times. It saddens us all to know we will never meet again in this life but we have the hope of seeing one another again in the next life thanks to the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I know Tom bowed his knee to his Saviour many years ago and that makes him my brother in the Lord. My heart breaks for Margie in this time of her loss.
Rhoda (Elliott) Gaggin
Bob Haslett
So sad. Too young. Tom was a nice guy. I sat by him at Presbyterian choir practice...he was flat and I was sharp, so we balanced each other out. So sorry Margie. Bob
Randy Toler
Always a good friend. Sad news. Thoughts and prayers to Margie and family. I spent my workouts with Tom on the Cross Country team and stayed in touch on Facebook. He will be missed.
Steve Bender
So sorry for your loss Margie. You were his rock and your relationship was special. Tom was a genuine, selfless person who made me a better person for knowing him. We have seen too many of our classmates pass recently and maybe this is a wakeup call for reunions every summer. I too went to church choir. Mr Ginter saw my talent and I was the official mouther with zero sound coming out. Tom and Bobby were my wing men.
Steve Myers
I still can't believe that Tom is gone. From school, Boy Scouts, First Pres, and in more recent years biking up in Michigan, he was a grounded and solid man. I never thought that I wouldn't ride with him again! Words can't express how sorry I am for your lose Margie.
Tracy Reed
Everyone, check out the Fun Times Gallery for our class page. Thank you, Margie, for allowing the posting of those precious photos.