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Thomas Giffin Obituary

Thomas John Giffin

Funeral services for Thomas John Giffin, 21 months, Eudora, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Eudora City Cemetery.

Thomas died Wednesday, Dec, 12, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Mar. 3, 2011, in Overland Park, the son of Robert and Amy (Wohlgemuth) Giffin. He enjoyed sports balls, the outdoors, roughhousing, snacks, and being the center of attention. He loved laughing and making people laugh, and loved his brothers and sister. His smile would light up the room.

Survivors include his parents and three siblings, Samuel, Lucy, and Eli, all of Eudora; his paternal grandparents, the Rev. Bob and Diana Giffin, Eudora; maternal grandparents, John and Mary Wohlgemuth, Auburn; maternal great grandmother, Edna Wiens; his paternal great grandmother, Lavon Cutshall; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation is from 5 pm – 7 pm Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 14, 2012.

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December 22, 2012

May you remember the joy, ease the sorrow, and cherish the memories.

Jane Rice Bennett

December 21, 2012

I am very saddened to hear of the death of your precious child. Our Meagan was 22 months when she died several years ago. I will have you lifted up in prayer - just take one day at a time and if needed one hour at a time. You can make it! God bless you.

Kim Bailey

December 21, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. May you continue to hold his memory close to your heart and may his smile continue to brighten your day. Please draw strength from God as he is close to those broken at heart. (Luke 7:11-15)

December 18, 2012

Robby,Amy,kids and brother Bob,Di all our prayers and LOVE from the Greg Benander famly,GOD bless all of you and yours.

Onis and Sharon Bearden

December 17, 2012

To Thomas' family, We have no words to express our sympathy. But your Faith has such encouragement. May GOD hold you in his hands through such trying times. Christian Love. Onis & Sharon

Wendi Georgie

December 17, 2012

Robby, Amy and kids,
I know that Jesus has a beautiful angel in Heaven. We love you and are praying for you.

Glenda Stevenson

December 16, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the death of Thomas. Such a sorrow I cannot imagine. I pray your memories and God's great comforting arms will give you peace in the midst of this storm.

Chasity and Jerry Rickel

December 16, 2012

Robbie, Amy and family..
I can't imagine the sorrow and pain you are going through. I pray that God will keep you wrapped tightly in his arms in the days to come and that you will both lean on him through this difficult time....keeping you in our prayers...in Christ love.

Carolyn Orozco

December 16, 2012

Dear Rob and Amy,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I hold you close in thought and prayer.

Kay Wiggins

December 16, 2012

Praying

December 15, 2012

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Even though we didn't know Thomas we know he went to be with Jesus. May the Lord help you understand and get thru this difficult time. God Bless You All.
Gemma & Harlan White
Topeka, Kansas

Jill Becker

December 15, 2012

Thinking and praying for you during this very difficult time!

laurie ikenberry

December 14, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 14, 2012

My mom, Kay Wiggins, attends your church. I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry, and we will be praying for you.

December 14, 2012

We are so so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Peg and Dan Lenzen

Karen Koehn

December 14, 2012

Praying for you and your family during this hard time.

December 14, 2012

My heart goes out to you guys. My son played tball with Lucy and we seen Thomas often at games and practices.

Renee

December 14, 2012

My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and provide comfort and love.

Mary Lu Norland

December 14, 2012

I am heartbroken for your loss of this adorable little guy. I am praying for you and all of your family.

Chris Klipowicz

December 14, 2012

Praying for you and yours in this tremendous loss. May the Hope of this Season be yours. Grace and peace.

December 14, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! He was adorable. I cannot imagine the grief, but I know it is heavy. Death is never easy to deal with. I am a parent and my heart and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time! May you continue to pray and throw all your burdens on God. He will hold your hand in getting you through this difficult time.

Christine Oleson

December 14, 2012

My son Jimi was on Samuel's tball team a year or so ago and Lucy is in Mrs. Topil's class with him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Heaven has gained a precious little angel.

Kay Wiggins

December 14, 2012

I pray that God will comfort the family in your loss.

David & Deb Danielson

December 14, 2012

We haven't had the opportunity to get to know you well yet, but our hearts go out to you along with continual prayers that our Father wraps you in his comfort and love.

Sherry Hackathorn

December 14, 2012

Even tho I don't know you my heart goes out to you. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that he in the arms of our lord. God Bless

Pastor Jeff Barclay

December 14, 2012

Rob and Amy, you are all in our prayers. Cindy and I experienced the passing of our daughter Kristin when she was two. Our hearts are breaking for you, but we are also asking that our Lord's "peace that surpasses all human understanding" be yours. We rejoice in eternal life and the certain reunion that is yet to come, but may you sense God's love and comfort during this very, very sad time.

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