Thomas John Kooiman
September 14, 1968 ~ October 16, 2022
Thomas John Kooiman, 54, of Columbus, passed away Sunday October 16, 2022 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born September 14, 1968 in Long Beach, CA, the son of Gene Arnold Kooiman and Marjorie Anne Teeters Kooiman. He married Michelle Lee Dooley on July 10, 1993 and she survives. Tom and Michelle had two daughters, Lori and Kacie.
Tom was an avid Dodgers fan. It was rare to see him without a Dodgers hat; he was convinced that he bled blue. Tom was a wonderful dad and a father figure to many people throughout his life including his niece, Brittany Johnson. Tom and Michelle were best friends, the type of friends that bickered occasionally but were also there for each other no matter what. Tom was able to strike up a conversation with whomever he met and showed affection by teasing and jokes. He was known for his “Tommy tacos,” and said you only knew they were good when the grease ran down your arms. Tom was an animal lover and will be missed by his dog, Snoopy. Tom did many things for work including managing pizza restaurants, swimming pool repairman and quality manager in manufacturing. Tom’s employees and coworkers valued him as a friend and coworker.
Tom is survived by his wife, Michelle; his mother Marjorie Anne Kooiman; daughters, Lori (Sean) Scrivnor and Kacie (Chloe Perez) Kooiman; sisters, Karen (Tim) Hangen and Jeanie (Pete) Dumont and brothers, Jim (Joyce) Kooiman, Bill (Kathleen) Kooiman. His adopted brother John Stambaugh. Tom was preceded in death by his father.
You are invited to view his video tribute and send a message of condolence to the Kooiman family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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I will miss that young boy I fell in love with. and I just can’t believe you went first. we argued about this for years and I thought we came to the conclusion that I’m going first bc I couldn’t bare to see you die . well you finally won an argument. lol. really wish it wasn’t this one !.. we miss you all ready. don’t worry I will tell our grand kids nothing but great things about their grampa k. love Michelle💙
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Rest in peace tom. Michelle, Lori and Kacie our thoughts are with you ❤️ from Joe and Christine
So, so sorry Lori and family for your loss. It’s a void you can’t fill except with wonderful memories! Dana & Mike
So sorry to here of Tom’s passing, I remember him working for a short time at Dolly Madison. Very friendly guy.
We love Tom. Always helpful & kind to myself and Brit. He loved the Dodgers, good food (especially bacon), his girls Kacie & Lori Ann and his dogs. We will miss him forever. See you in Heaven Tom!
Ann & Brittany Johnson
My brother-in-law was Tom’s father- in-law and that is how I met Tom and he was one of the friendliest guys and I always liked him. The last time I saw him was at my sister’s house when his father-in-law was dying with brain cancer. I never would’ve dreamed he would be gone shortly after. Prayers for all who loved him and will miss him always.
Rest in peace brother!