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Thomas Leo Obituary
"PUT ME IN COACH, I'M READY TO PLAY!"
Thomas Ralph Leo, Jr., age 82, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on November 7, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family in his home.
Tom was born in Canton, Ohio on March 5, 1931. He was the son of Delores Thompson Leo and Thomas Ralph Leo, Sr.
He married Neva May Thiry in Danforth Chapel on the University of Kansas (KU) campus on December 20, 1955. They had been married for 57 years.
Survivors of the home include his wife, Neva Thiry Leo; and their beloved dogs, Buddy and Callie.
Daughters: Vicky Lynn Leo-Timm, Lee's Summit, MO; Tamra Ann Clark, Greenwood, MO; Debra Lee Leo (future son in law, Ward Hansen, Rockglen, Saskatchewan, Canada) of Greenwood, MO.
GRANDSONS: Erik, Isaac and Noah Timm, all of Yuma, AZ.
EXTENDED FAMILY includes several sisters in laws, one brother in law, many loved nieces and nephews, and several honorary daughters.
Tom was preceded in death by both parents; in-laws, Clifford and Evelyn Thiry; first born grandchild, Tyler Thomas Timm; son-in-law, Kirby Clark; SISTERS: Cecelia Fernandez, Marie Bricker and Carmel Fernandez; brother, Frank Steele; and honorary daughter, Bobbi Ann Priest.
Throughout his life, Tom was an Air Force Air Police during the Korean War Conflict, he coached 7th and 8th grade Tackle Football at the Red Bridge YMCA from 1966-72 and was a police officer for Kansas City MO Police Department for 27 years.
Tom was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Lee's Summit, MO; Kansas University K-Club, and the Kansas City Missouri Police Officers Retirees Association.
A visitation will be held beginning at 1 pm at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 615 SE Todd George Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Visitation will be followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials to go to either Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114; or their church, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.
(Arr, Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 816-313-1677)
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Leo
December 30, 2013
I am so sorry to here about Tom's passing. I always enjoyed talking cop stuff with him! I know he will be missed much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Derby
vicky leo-timm
November 23, 2013
For my daddy! I will forever hold "our song" JOHNNY YUMA in my heart. I love you and miss you dearly. I'm sure you and my Tyler are enjoying each other on the football field of Heaven.
November 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Neva and her family for your great loss. We Hayden cousins in Lawrence are just too old to make the trip to Lee's Summit for the memorial service, but our love goes out to you.
Martha Milleret, Lucille Hansen, Pauline Nunemaker, Della Hadley, and Vera Dellwig
Debbie Thompson
November 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Neva and the girls for the loss of a wonderful man. Our cousin was the big guy with the big voice and big heart. May God give you strenth and comfort and know that you are never alone. Beverly Robbins, Patricia and Richard Rohrbaugh, MaryLee and Fred Drotleff, and Debbie Thompson
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Melody Gant
November 14, 2013
There is so many words I can say about Tom. Loving, caring, great husband and wonderful father and the list goes on and on. Tom and Neva adopted me as their 5th daughter and there is no words out there to express what that means to me. I lost my parents several years ago and I felt like Tom and Neva were indeed my 2nd set of parents. God could not of chose a better couple to be there for me. Tom I know is enjoying an Ultimate Omelet right now with no pain and no worries! Tom you will always will be with me in spirit. RIP Dad I love you! We will take care of Mom till we all see each other again!
Connie Wellman
November 14, 2013
Tom and Neva changed my lives several years ago. Right away I realized why God had put them in my life. I had lost one parent and 3 years later lost the other. They were my parents then. He was such a wonderful and caring person and I loved him so much. He loved the good old country music and would sing for me, in fact the last time I saw him before he passed, he sang me a Willie Nelson song. I'll never forget him and the joy he brought to others. He will be truely missed.....Till me meet again...
November 14, 2013
Tom was such a loving, caring and compassionate person and I am so fortunate to have known him. Neva and the girls you are wonderful people and I am glad that I have finally met all my "sisters". I love you all so much and Tom I know you are out of pain now and please tell my mom and dad hi! RIP Dad!
Bob
November 13, 2013
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Leo. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
November 12, 2013
Tom will continue to hold a special place in my heart. Hugs to the family as I know he will be missed deeply.
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