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3, 1926 - Dec. 16, 2009GRANGER - Evan Thomas "Tom" Singer, 83, beloved husband, father, brother and friend of Granger, IN, passed away December 16, 2009, in his home with his loving wife by his side. Tom was born on July 3, 1926, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Eleanor and John I. Singer. He was raised in the Massillon, Ohio, area and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II in 1943 and served in the South Pacific. He also served another tour of duty during the Korean Conflict. He was very proud of his service to his country. He was a member of VFW Post #350 and their burial squad. Tom and his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Cooper, were together nearly 30 years as partners in life and nearly 23 years as husband and wife. They were married January 2, 1987, in Mishawaka, IN. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Cooper; son, E. Thomas Singer of San Francisco, CA; son, Steven Singer of Moorpark, CA; sister, Pat Yeats of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Ethan Thomas Singer and Lauren Singer; father-in-law, Richard J. Brunner; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his "Kitty Girl," Sweetie Pie, whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as sisters, Mary Miller and Betty Mullen. Tom leaves us with fond memories of his joy for life and ability to live in the moment. He loved to travel, especially road trips when his wife drove and he could sit back and enjoy the ride. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who loved to talk and get to know everyone. He was a loving person with a great sense of humor who made everyone he touched laugh in some way. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. There will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the VFW Post #360 burial squad. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - Unknown. To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.