Age 75, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. Tom was born in Kalamazoo on May 28, 1941 the son of the late Theodore F. and Mary Francis Stafford. He loved collecting Indian relics, steins, antiques and toys. Tom was an avid card player and enjoyed many trips to the casino. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Joseph. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by brothers, John and William and sister, Elizabeth Ann. On December 1, 1997 he married Audrey (Cunningham) Stafford who survives. Also surviving is a step-daughter, Tonya (Jon) Lammers; step-son, John (Jodi) Frederickson; brother, David Stafford; 12 nieces and nephews, including special niece, Jill Steiner and many great-nieces and nephews.