Thomas (Tom) Alan Mastbergen, age 53, was called home to glory and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Tom was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Marvin and Melva Mastbergen. He dedicated 33 years of service to Speedwrench, Inc., where he worked as a mechanic, sales representative, and later as a parts administrator, serving various departments throughout his career.
Tom met his wife, Paula, while they were in high school, and they were married in 1994. Together they built a loving home and were blessed with four children. Tom was a sincere man of faith who loved his Savior and shared his hope and trust in Jesus with his family.
His family was the center of his world. He devoted his life to loving, supporting, and serving them. He cherished time spent together and especially loved gathering his family in their home, creating countless memories that will be treasured for years to come.
Tom valued his place as a longtime member of the Grace Protestant Reformed Church family and the many friends he made there. He was known for his tender heart, unwavering loyalty, and willingness to offer thoughtful advice and encouragement to those around him. A lover of animals, especially his dogs, Tom also had a deep passion for the outdoors. An avid hunter and fisherman, he delighted in sharing those pursuits with his family and passing along his appreciation for God’s creation. He enjoyed family camping trips and especially looked forward to the annual trips to Mexico that he and Paula shared together.
Cherishing his memory are his wife of 32 years, Paula; his children, Jessie (Kyle) VanDyke, TJ (Sam) Mastbergen, Alyssa (Jordin) France, and Amber (Lucas) Heyboer; and his treasured grandchildren, Charleigh VanDyke and Lincoln Heyboer. He is also survived by his parents, Marvin and Melva Mastbergen, and by his parents-in-law, James and Joan Slopsema.
He will also be remembered by his brother Mike, nieces, and nephews from his Mastbergen family as well as brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews from his Slopsema family. He will also be missed by his good friends James Baker and Anita Lindgren. He is preceded in death by his brother Dan Mastbergen, his sister Julie Mastbergen, and sister-in-law Sara Troost.
The family will greet visitors on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5-8 pm at Grace Protestant Reformed Church, 0-11225 8th Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Funeral services will be held at Grace PRC on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 am with interment to follow at Rosedale Memorial Park.
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