Thomas E. Younglove

Thomas Earl Younglove, age 79 of Monroe, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 to be with the Lord. Tom was born on January 6, 1941 in Monroe to Earl and Pauline (Steinman) Younglove. He graduated from Catholic Central in 1959. Tom married the love of his life, Betty Au, on January 13, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maybee by Fr. Casey. He retired in 1994 from Hydra-Matic, Toledo after 35 years of service, where he was known as “The Silver Fox”. Thomas was a member of Divine Grace Parish, St. Joseph Church and the Moose. His most treasured times were those spent with his family and friends. Tom was a snowbird in Florida. He loved playing cards, computer games, cruises/vacations and being outdoors. His piercing blue eyes will never be forgotten. To cherish his memory, Tom leaves his wife, Betty, of 58 years; four children: Kim (Joseph) Olson, Connie (Joseph) Steinman, Robyn (Jeffery) Bonifacio and Terry (Sarah) Younglove; 9 grandchildren: Ryan, Jenna and Julia Olson, Olivia and Andrew Steinman, Victoria and Brittany Bonifacio, Jordan and Hope Younglove; 2 great grandchildren: Jackson Hamer and Benedict Steinman; as well as 5 siblings: John “Jack” (Kayellen) Younglove, James (Madeline) Younglove, Paul (Angela) Younglove, Jean (Larry) Grubb and Dale (Donna) Younglove. Sadly he was preceded in death by his grandson, Nicholas Bonifacio; his parents; mother-in-law Hilda Betker; father-in-law Palmer Au; father-in-law Henry Betker; a sister Margaret Kroeger and a brother-in-law Gene Au. Memorial contributions in honor of Thomas may be made to Divine Grace Parish, 2996 W Labo Road, Carleton, MI 48117.