Mr. Thomas Elenbaas, age 59 of Holland, died Sunday, June 20, 2004 at his residence in Port Sheldon Twp.. He was born Thomas Elenbaas in Holland, the son of Theresa A.(Vos) and Louis C. Elenbaas on December 20, 1944. He was a self-employed house painter until his disability. He was a veteran having served two tours in Vietnam in the Navy.

He is survived by his son Benjamin Roper of FL, his daughter Aubrey Nyhof & her mother Kathy of Holland, His brothers Robert & Linda Elenbaas of Spring Lake, William Elenbaas of Holland, his step-sisters Joan Glaza of TX, Linda & Larry Glaza-Herrington of Rockford, his step-brother Edward & Julie Glaza of NY, and several nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles.

A memorial service and a celebration of Thom's life will be held at 7:30 P. M. at the Leaf & Bean, 451 Columbia and 19th St., Holland, on Thursday, July 01, 2004. Family will greet friends 6:00-7:30 P. M. & 8:00-10:00 P. M. after the service. For Memorials please consider Thom's daughter Aubrey Nyhof, C/O National City Bank, One West 8th St., Holland, Michigan 49432.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com