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.

Mikall Ryan

Veronica Camargo

Nathan Stucky

I remember Tom always had a great smile and wonderful laugh. Sincere condolences to his family.

Mike Ratzlaff

Mary. So very sorry to hear about Tom.Never made it to the Breadbasket very often but enjoyed talking with him about our travels when I did.He did many things to benefit our class.Stay strong. We are all with you. 

Vicki Daily (Chambers)

I am so very sorry to hear about Tom! Mary, my heart goes out to you and our prayers will be for you and your family. Tom will be greatly missed!

Pam Nye (Behymer)

Leroy Buller

Classmates...

I just placed Tom Collier in the "in Memory" page..  I am a little rusty at doing this as Tom took care of the web site.  He will be missed.

Lee Buller

Rich Martinez (Martinez)

Peter Preheim (Preheim)

RIP, Tom  All of us will miss your smile and friendship.  Until we meet again!

Pete

Martin Libhart

We had an awesome Celebration of Tom Collier's life today. While I did not do a count, I'm confident the attendance at one point was well over 100 including family, friends, and classmates. A number of those attending also shared memories during our open forum. Following the sharing, we gathered Class of 68 classmates and a few spouses for a group photo. Tom would have loved this......... we will miss him.

Bill Boyd

Will EGOS be meeting on Tuesday the week of the reunion?  I hope so.  I'm hoping to arrive on Monday night, and that would be a great start to the week.

Martin Libhart

Thank you to these classmates/friends shown here (and any others that we may have missed in the photo) for there work to prepare the food for Tom's Celebration Of Life. Well done.... and a beautiful presentation.

Paula Graber (Morris)

Joleen and I were included in the picture, but did not help with the food.  The beautiful ladies, beside us in the picture, get all the credit!  Tom’s celebration was lovely and thank you to all involved.  A wonderful observance for a wonderful gentleman!

Mike D. Roberts

It was wonderful to see so many good friends from my early years even though such a sad occasion.  Really looking forward to the reunion later this year.

Leroy Buller

Tom Collier's Celebration photos are up on the web site.

Lee Buller