Thomas K. Andison, 86, of Marysville died April 29, 2023. He was born November 23, 1936 in Mayville, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Nellie (McKay) Andison.
Tom graduated from Mayville High School in 1955 and received undergraduate and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1960-62. He taught business for several years at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa and at Iowa State University. He returned to Port Huron in 1969 and spent 44 years as a stock broker, including more than 20 years managing the local A.G. Edwards office. Tom liked old things. He enjoyed his farm in Mayville. In 1986 he purchased and restored the historic Bunce farm house, built in 1866 and located on the St. Clair River in Marysville. His brilliant blue Christmas trees were a highlight of the holiday season for many years.
Mr. Andison was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church of Port Huron, where he served faithfully as an elder, church treasurer and president of the corporation. He was interested in all things Scottish and belonged to the St. Andrews Society of Detroit. He served as a trustee of Alma College, founding the Andison Center for Teaching Excellence. He was a long-time board member of the International Symphony Orchestra and the Port Huron Museum.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in the Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Avenue, Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 in First Presbyterian Church, 811 Wall Street, Port Huron. Dr. Ronald Naylor, the Reverend Jason Pittman and Dr. Roxie Davis will officiate.
Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Rich Township Cemetery, Mayville.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider First Presbyterian Church, the International Symphony Orchestra or Alma College - Andison Scholarship Fund. The wearin’ o’ the tartan and the kilt is encouraged.
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