Obit of Childers, Thomas L. - Payne County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Howard Grisso                                  2 Apr 2006
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::Veterans Cemetery--Eagle Point OR

Surnames: CHILDERS

Originally posted at:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DcB.2ACI/1180

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 03-15-2006 at www.mailtribune.com

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February 5th 1927 - March 12th 2006

Thomas L. Childers passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006, from a recent stroke at the 
age of 79, surrounded by his family in Medford, Oregon. Thomas was born on a ranch 
in Stillwater, Oklahoma. For the past 55 years he resided in Eagle Point, Oregon.

Tom is survived by his wife Jean, whom he met at the age of 11 and then later 
married at age 20. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Tom is 
also survived by his son, Gary; daughter, Terri; six grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Manford and mother, 
Edith and a grandson.

Tom served his country during World War II as a member of the US coast guard. He 
was stationed on a naval frigate out of San Diego, California.

Tom was passionate about his hobbies. He was an excellent painter, flint knapper, 
fisherman, boat builder, skin-diver, hunter, craftsman and a mentor to many. 
Although he was a self-taught artist, his works will continue to be enjoyed by 
many.

His special interests included Indian history and being a member of the Crater Rock 
museum in Central Point. In his spare time he spent 35 plus years in the lumber 
industry. He got his last Elk on his 75th birthday and continued to hunt until the 
fall of 2005.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 17th at the Veterans 
Cemetery in Eagle Point. Following the service a memorial celebration will be held 
at the Crater Rock Museum in Central Point. Arrangements are in the care of Perl 
Funeral Home.

Tom will be greatly missed by family and friends. Memorial contributions may be 
made in Tom's name to the Children's Advocacy Center at 816 W. 10th St. Medford, Or 
97501.
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