Thursday, January 05, 2017 I knew Tom since we were in school & even after he moved back east he would call us & keep us up to date on what he was doing. He always had something interesting to say. We will miss him. ~  Marlene Atteberry, Artesia, California Thursday, January 05, 2017 thoughts on my friend Tom: Tom was a strong man:strong mind, strong will, strong body. He had a great sense of humor and a lightning quick wit. He had great enthusiasm for life, which did not diminish with time. Tom was a loyal friend. He placed a much higher value on quality than quantity in his friendships. Those of us who knew him well are saddened by his passing. He will be missed. But he has left us with many good and happy memories that will last us forever. ~  ted atteberry, California Friday, December 30, 2016 Tom taught me to obey all the rules, all the time. I'll never get his voice out of my head. ~  Karen Peebles, Lebanon, Missouri   Wednesday, December 21, 2016 My forever friend. Love you Tom. â