"Thinking of Uncle Tom on his birthday today. Remembering him talking about his favorite books with Emily, being goofy with Dale when they held a big garage sale and tried to get folks to buy ?treasures? they didn?t know they needed, his always loving presence and patience with us kids when we?d have crazy haunted houses in the basement, holidays at Grandpa and Grandma?s, and how much he loved Aunt Andi with his whole heart. "
In loving memory of
Burt Thomas Weyhing
February 28, 1941 - February 11, 2022
Burt Thomas Weyhing III MD died peacefully surrounded by love and family Friday, February 11, 2022.
Tom was born February 28, 1941, in Detroit, the first of five children of Burt Thomas Weyhing Jr. and Winnifred Marsh Weyhing. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1959, attended Hillsdale College from 1959-1961 before enrolling at Wayne State University where he earned his B.S. in 1963. He continued his education graduating from Wayne State University's College of Medicine in 1967. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1959 through 1965.
Tom began work as a physician at Grace Hospital in Detroit completing his internship in 1968, his Radiology Residency in 1971, and his Fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology in 1972. During his distinguished career at Grace/Sinai-Grace Hospital Tom served as Chief and Vice-Chief of Radiology, and served as an Associate Professor (Clinician-Educator) at WSU School of Medicine. A natural and patient teacher, Tom worked closely with residents, interns, medical students and radiology technologist students. Tom was proud to three times receive the Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award at Wayne State Medical School (1989, 1990, 1992).
Active in many professional organizations, Tom served his craft with integrity and tireless dedication. He held key leadership positions within the American College of Radiology as Chairman for the Committee on General Radiology (1997-2005), and on the Commission on Small & Rural Practice (1997-2002). He also served as the President of the Michigan Radiological Society (2000-2001). He actively engaged with the American Medical Association, American Roentgen Ray Society, Association of University Radiologists, Michigan State Medical Society, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Nuclear Medicine, and the Wayne County Medical Society. Over the course of his career he was recognized many times nationally and locally as an outstanding physician and educator.
Tom enjoyed a robust family and personal life outside of his work as a radiologist. While in medical school, he met his future wife Andrea (Egan) in the fall of 1963. Tom and Andi married April 30, 1966 at St. Paul's on the Lake.
Tom introduced Andi to his family's cherished generational cottage in Northern Michigan established by his grandparents Benjamin and Marjorie Marsh in 1919. They and their extended family (now in its fifth generation) have enjoyed summers (and a few winters) in Elk Rapids continuing the legacy of cherished family, deep appreciation of the natural world, and the never ending love of stunning sunsets over Grand Traverse Bay.
The couple resided in, and raised their family in Grosse Pointe Farms. They joined the Country Club of Detroit in 1981 where the family enjoyed golf and swimming. Tom actively invested in his three children, coaching their baseball teams and attending every of their sporting events he could, and sharing his love for the outdoors on many YMCA camping trips. This love also manifested in Tom's hunting, fishing and photography. He was a prodigious reader, of most every genre, and this passion he enjoyed through his final days. He was a life member of the United States Navy League and the Michigan State Society Sons of the American Revolution.
In their retirement, Tom and Andi traveled extensively. Two trips to Antarctica sparked a love of icebergs where Tom took thousands of pictures determined to capture each one's beauty. When they weren't cruising the world, Tom and Andi spent their summers in Elk Rapids. A stalwart presence in the lives of his family and friends, Tom was a consistent source of love and support to all those who knew and loved him. We, who relied on his knowledge, wisdom, patience and good humor, knew it was always there when needed.
His wife Andrea, their three children and nine grandchildren survive Tom. Son Burt Thomas Weyhing IV (Gerley) and their two children Burt Thomas V and Winnifred Claire; son Cornelius Gerard Weyhing (Estia) and their four children Andrea Lucia, Marco Thomas, Adela Beatrice, and Orazio August; and daughter Elizabeth Weyhing Myers (Jason) and their three children William Thomas, Cora Michal, and Lorelei Llyn.
He is also survived by siblings Benjamin (Bonnie) Weyhing, James (Nancy) Weyhing, Barbara W. 'Wendy' (Tim) Ettawageshik, brother-in-law Michael Reynolds and sister-in-law Connie Dompier as well numerous cousins and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. His sister Marjorie 'Marnie' W. Reynolds (d. 2016) and brother-in-law Mel Dompier (d. 2012) preceded him in death.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday February 25 at 10 am at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Tom's memory to Seedlings Braille Books for Children (http://www.seedlings.org/donate.php) or to a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held this summer, at sunset, in Tom's favorite spot overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Tributes
"Tom and I always had something to talk about. Whether the subject was the geography of the greater Elk Rapids region, the book he was reading, or potato chips it always was easy and welcoming. Despite our wide difference in age and our seemingly opposite choices in traversing life, I always felt our mutual respect and curiosity. He and his family have been so kind to me over the years so it is with a heavy heart and with love that I wish all of the Wehing family and Toms other friends comfort and peace in his time of passing. I will miss our chats very much. ER won?t be quite the same without him, but without him, I would have never known it?s beauty. Thankyou forever Dr. Wehing"
"I have many memories of Tom. Not one in particular stands out, but there are consistencies in all of them. I picture him with his camera in hand, proudly showing me photos of the icebergs taken when he and Andi visited Alaska. I loved his voice. I always thought it sounded like he should do radio. I remember how proud he looked when walking Beth down the aisle. Most of all, I loved the way he looked at Andi. It was beautiful to see the true devotion and love between them. I will miss you. Give my Dad a hug from us. "
"Fond memories of Burt, my partner in med school anatomy lab, of his kindness, humor and how smart he was. My condolences to Burt's family. Barry Herschman, MD"
"Our heart is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Weyhing. He was a kind and generous man. We send our condolenses to his family for the loss of a loving father and husband. May he now sing with the angels and all the saints. - The Bielski Family (Christopher, Miriam, Elizabeth, and Christian) "
"I have such fond memories of Dr Weyhing starting as a young child- he was kind and gentle and his laugh was infectious! The entire family was always welcoming and so much fun to be around! I loved hearing all the great stories of their adventures and travels. He has left an a profound legacy both personally and professionally and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him who are certainly grateful for his presence in their lives ? Love and prayers for peace and comfort for you all Gayle (Hauser) Winn"
"I remember Burt fondly from my first year as a radiation oncology attending at Grace. He helped me prepare for oral boards by reviewing films with me weekly. He was always giving of his time and expertise. He will be missed Kim Hart, MD"
"Worked with Burt many, many years starting at Grave Northwest. Such a kind, happy man. Great memories?..parties! May God bless his memory and give his family peace and comfort. "