June Nicodemus (Peters)

Tom had a great sense of humor.  Loved his quirky comments, loved his jokes, loved him.  He will be missed.

Mike Roberts

Speechless

Martin Libhart

I had lunch with Tom every Tuesday, along with several other of our Class of 68 classmates. Still stunned after receiving the phone call this morning. I have been friends with Tom for 60 years, beginning in elementary school and cub scouts. Such a dear friend - witty, smart, and always a GOOD friend. We will all miss him dearly.

Barbara Gabel (Gabel)

I am in tears and speechless. My prayers and thoughts to Mary during this tender time. Tom will be sorely missed.

Roger Morton

How sad I am to hear of Tom's passing. Mary, my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Lean on your many friends when you need to. I have really enjoyed being with you and tom at our reunions and parties, and I will surely miss him at our next one. I'll be looking for details about his services.

Sincerely,

Roger 

Susan Brainard (Ashcraft)

I have no word. So sad! Mary my thoughts & prayers are with you. It won’t be the same without him. 

Judy Legge (Kelly)

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.  I will be praying for Mary and the extended family.

Arlys Kessler (Nilles)

So sorry to hear about Tom.  He was one of the funniest and friendliest guys in our class.  Prayers go out for Mary and family.

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

I was so saddened to read this news.  I had shared his musings "EGOS", with several of my friends.  He was such a fun loving guy and a hilarious way with words.  Much love to Mary.  He will be greatly missed.

Mike D. Roberts

So sad to hear about Tom.  He will be missed by all!.  Our prayers and condolences are with Mary.

Bill Boyd

Wow.  What a surprise.  Sad!

Sherre Baker (Winkle)

I am deeply saddened to hear of Tom’s death. He was a caring and funny man, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My love and deepest sympathy to Mary!  

Rich Martinez (Martinez)

Thomas Jackson

Tom and I shared a lot of history.  We did time together at Lincoln Elementary, Santa Fe Junior High  and NHS. However, some of my fondest memories are from little league baseball.  TC was the quintessential clean up man, he was our own “Big Papi.”  When he made contact, the ball easily outdistanced the light coverage at Athletic Park or found it’s way onto the street at Washington Road Park.  You could walk home from first base!  He was a gentle soul with a quick wit and an easy smile.  Rest easy my friend, we’ll take it from here.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Mary, please know that our class loves you like a sister and will continue to hold you up in prayers. JD and Connie

Prudy Hutton (Fitzpatrick)

Stunned indeed that OUR CLASS TOM COLLIER has passed... gulp.  Mary, wise Mary, my heart goes out to you. While Tom was at a happy place and with you, you have to carry on to return home. I will be thinking and praying for you until I see you. Tom will always be a favorite: so kind, quick, present, sweet, engaged,caring and so very bright. He shared so much of his time to create the bonds for our Class & to give us roots. He shared Mary as well !!!  Tom will be missed. I will always remember Tom and blessed for having gotten to spend time with him for over six decades. 

Linda Diringer (Guhr)

Tom's incredible wit and huge heart were second to none!  I am thankful to have called him my friend!  XO

Monica Schmidt (Thompson)

I too was saddened and shocked to hear of Tom's passing. I always enjoyed the levity and creativity he brought to our class website. My thoughts are with Mary.  He will be missed.

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

So sorry to hear about Tom.  Mary is in our prayers.  He will be missed.  

Tom Clyne

Sorry to hear about Tom, was looking forward to seeing him and all classmates at our 50th

Chick Ragland

I always have and always will think of Tom with a somewhat mischievous smile on his face. Although I am sad now I cannot think of him without a smile on my face. 

Kim Saylor

Classmates,

Plans have been finalized for the celebration of Tom Collier's life. There will be a gathering on Sunday Feb. 25th from 1-4 pm at the American Legion in Newton. There will be no other services. If you have been to any of our class reunions then you know where the Legion is. Please don't wear black or a tie! Wear hawaiian shirts or something casual to honor Tom's wishes. This is a CELEBRATION!

In lieu of flowers please send donations to KPTS in order to continue their musical entertainment or to Newton Public Library which were Tom's two favorites.

Kim

Aimee Koehn (Metzler)

Mary...know with certainty that many people care about you. Tom will be sorely missed but forever remembered!  Peace.

David Hay

Mary, so sorry for your loss! Tom was a great man and always upbeat! Loved his humor and wit, he will be missed RIP

Vickie Yotter (Moore)

I was so sad to hear of Tom's passing and I send my deepest sympathy to Mary and family. He will be missed.