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Driving through Topeka in the next day or two and was going to call Tom to meet me at the Dutch Goose for a beer. Tom was a good friend during my three years at Washburn in the early 70’s. Wish we had stayed in better touch. Great guy. Don’t remember him ever getting angry. Happy to see he had a great family.
~ PJ Anderson - July 30, 2020
Madilyn and family,
What a shock to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. I recall Tom as such an easy going, quiet natured man. I know the family will treasure the memory of him always.
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. Praying you find comfort and peace as you journey in the days ahead.
Nancy and Kevin
~ Nancy & Kevin Alexander - April 24, 2020
Dear Madilyn and family,
I am so very sorry to read of Tom's sudden death. I remember seeing Tom and he always had an easy smile and way about him. I know that you will all miss him terribly and send to you my deep sympathies and prayers.
~ Becky Robb Dickinson - April 21, 2020
I am so very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I have wonderful childhood memories of visits with Tom and my other Topeka cousins every summer. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
~ Carol Raish - April 20, 2020
Dear Madilyn and family.
We are sorry for your loss. I am glad that I had the opportunity to work beside Tom for so many years as a part of the American Home Life family. We have a lot of good memories from the office and the beautiful convention locales that we went to over the years. He will be greatly missed.
~ Don & Becky Smith - April 20, 2020
To the Morris, Carson, McGrath and Simpson Families; Please accept our condolences in the passing of Tom. What a great kind and caring human. Got to know Tom from our time in Topeka and with the CCYBL and high school basketball. May you hearts be comforted in the days ahead as we know many are praying for you. Emil and Billie Ramirez
~ Emil Ramirez - April 19, 2020
April 19, 2020
Dear Madilyn and family
Words say very little at a time like this, but knowing family and friends are thinking of you and caring, maybe helps. I hope so. I know you all have wonderful memories of Tom and great he was in all of your lives.
He was always friendly and always had a smile when he greeted you.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Jackie Campbell Petersen
Tallgrass Neighbor
~ Jackie Petersen - April 19, 2020
Dear Madilyn and all family,
It's 4:30 Sunday afternoon, and we have just returned home from a Sunday drive and opened the email from Charlotte about Tom's passing, AND WE ARE SHOCKED AND DEEPLY SADDENED!! We understand the significance of what has just happened to all of you! We care about you, and we love you! Please know that your loss is with all of us who know you and Tom. It's not something that passes from thought in a day or two. We are with you from now on.
Sincerely,
Bob
~ Bob Adamson - April 19, 2020
On behalf of the Houseworth cousins, son and daughters of Madilyn's Uncle Dick and Aunt Laura, we send sincere condolences to Madilyn and the family. We were sorry to learn of Tom's passing, and remember fondly times shared together, even if infrequently given the geographic distances between us all. With love, Louise, Lucile and Court Houseworth
~ Lucile Houseworth - April 19, 2020
Madilyn and the Morris Family:
I, too, was shocked to read of Tom's untimely passing in today's paper. I could not believe it. Tom and I both graduated from high school in 1967; he from Topeka West and I from Winfield High. But it was not until I returned to college at Washburn after completing my second tour of duty in VietNam that I met Tom. We became fast friends, spending too much time on the pinball machine at the Dutch Goose, shooting pool in various venues around Topeka, skiing in Colorado on spring breaks, maybe drinking a beer or two, and just hanging out. You could not have had a better friend. I will fondly and forever remember those memories of Tom, his marriage to Madilyn, their children, Ali, CB and Barbara, and his siblings, Julie, Nancy and Anne. You are a wonderful family and each one of you is in my heart and my prayers. My wife, Kristina, and I send you our deepest sympathies. Tom, you will be missed. God bless.
John and Kristina Dietrick, April 19, 2020
~ John Dietrick - April 19, 2020
To the Mr Tom Morris family we are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Morris. We became acquainted with Mr Morris during our times at Topeka West and had the blessing of having Allison and CB in class. His legacy is his special family Mr Morris was a very devoted husband , father and grandfather. Mr Morris May be gone from sight but never from the heart. CB will carry on the family legacy and continue to make it strong and loving We are thinking of all of you. Mike &Patti Goehring
~ Mike & Patti Goehring - April 19, 2020
Tom,
You will be missed by all and gone way before your time. You're a great family man, loving husband, wonderful neighbor and good friend. I know you're at peace now and looking down on your family during this trying time for them. We will be thinking of you, Madilyn and all your family members, and know that you're at peace and in a better place. Good By old friend!!
~ Warren Howard - April 19, 2020
Thinking of you, Madilyn, and your family as you remember Tom in the days ahead.
~ Carla Hearrell - April 19, 2020
Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
-Jill Schalansky
~ Jill Schalansky - April 19, 2020
Dearest Madilyn and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your lose of Tom. Please know our love and prayers are with you all, and know the sudden loss of Tom is devastating. May God give all of you the strength to endure this and to live with the best possible memories.
Our children made our lives cross, which I am so grateful for. Katie and am Ali were such good friends. Keith and CB in the same class and friends.
And to top it off, Virgil and Tom, class of ‘67, TWHS, classmates and friends.
Tom will be missed.... he was a good man. Gods Blessings to you.
~ Mary Graham - April 18, 2020
What an outstanding man Tom was for so many of us in the Topeka West Family. Such a caring, supportive and truly kind man! The school and the kids at Topeka West who got to know him at various events were better for doing so! My prayers are with the family. Life can end so abruptly... but Tom’s contribution while here will live on for many years. We were truly blessed. God bless you all.
~ Corey Wilson - April 18, 2020
Madilyn, Allison, CB & Barbara,
So sorry for your loss! Tom was always so welcoming and nice to visit with! Faith, family and friends will get you through this difficult time!
Many Prayers,
Jan and Mike Michel
~ Jan Michel - April 18, 2020
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Tom. I have known Tom for a long time and he was such a great guy. We were in the same graduating class at TWHS and I remember at our 50th reunion and what a wonderful time I had talking with him and catching up on our kids and grandkids. He was one of the best. Prayers to your family.
~ Susie Wilson Bisel - April 18, 2020
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Tom’s passing. Tom was a kind spirit who was always willing to share. He and his beautiful wife Madilyn would open their house for holiday celebrations and invite my family to join in for a wonderful time. Tom was a great listener and thoughtful participant in our conversations and I will miss him dearly. My prayers go out to Madilyn and her family. God Bless Doug, Cindy, Van and Pam Crary
~ Doug Crary - April 18, 2020
I’m so sorry! I’m a neighbor, at 2733 SW Bluestem Dr. Please let me know if anything I can do for you. Tom and I spoke often, at the mail box at your driveway. My wife died suddenly just like Tom five months ago. So my Sincere heart felt empathy is with you all. God bless and comfort you. Larry
~ Lawrence (Larry) Hall - April 18, 2020
Gigi & I we’re greatly saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. It was a pleasure working with Tom. He had a very friendly personality and was always positive in all of his communications. He not only greatly added to the financial security of American Home Life but he made it an enjoyable environment to work in. We miss you, Tom, but we know we will see you again in Heaven, because of the promises Christ has given all of us who have turned to Him.
(1 Thessalonians; 13-18)
~ George Peralta - April 18, 2020
Such sad news! Tom has been one of my favorites at AHL and I will miss his presence. He always took the time to say hello and ask about my day with genuine interest. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
~ Alyson Billings - April 17, 2020
Such sad news! Please accept our sympathy and prayers. Many fond memories and laughs with Tom. He will be greatly missed.
~ Paula and Kiernan O’Callaghan - April 17, 2020
Madilyn and family,
I was so surprised to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man with a great smile and kind words for everyone. He will be greatly missed by many. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you strength.
Hugs and prayers,
Judy
~ Judy Conklin - April 17, 2020
Holding you and your family close to my heart! Tom played such an important role in my young life. Love you all!
~ Karlene Wood - April 17, 2020
Please accept my condolence for you and your family. I was so fortunate to sit with Tom at our last high school reunion. We caught up on several year's worth of memories along with Mike Ecord adding to the conversation. As I told Mike when he called this morning to tell me of Tom's passing, Tom was my fifth-grade crush although it was only a one-sided crush. I used to bike as much as I could circling past his house in Knollwood, only wishing for him to be hanging around outside. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
~ Janet Fritts Jackson - April 17, 2020
I remember Tom WAY BACK at Topeka Country Club when he was a young teenager and I was 3 years older - I definitely remember he was a cutie! I got to know him after he and Madilyn married. Every time I visited them, Tom and I would always end up reminiscing about people we knew and connections we had from our past .... always much fun...we had good memories! Tom always had a wonderful smile on his face with a twinkle in his eyes. What a wonderful person he grew up to be. I will miss our fun talks. He will be greatly missed.
My love to you, Madilyn, and the rest of your family,
Nan Hawks
~ Nan Hawks - April 17, 2020
Morris family, I was shocked when I heard about Tom. What a great friend he has been to me for many years. I am sure Marge is right there with him. All my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy
~ Jimmy McClendon - April 17, 2020
Oh..I am so very sorry to hear this. Tom was always a guy full of smiles and friendliness. My sincerest condolences go out to my childhood friend Nancy Cox and family. Jandy Wills
~ Jandy Wills - April 17, 2020
We are so very sad to hear of Tom's death. He was a long time friend of Jim's for over 60 years. We loved him so much. He was such a support to Jim during Jim's heart attack last fall. We only wish that we could have returned the love to him in his time of need. We will miss him terribly.
Love to Tom and his wonderful family,
Susan and Jim Turner
~ Jim and Susan Turner - April 17, 2020
So glad we had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Tom a couple of years ago. Our hearts break for Madilyn and all of the family. Our deepest condolences.
Steve, Kathy & Grayson
Helena, AL
~ Kathy Garner - April 17, 2020
We all have had great memories of our years raising our families together in the Mifflin subdivision neighborhood. He will sadly be missed by all that knew him. Our love to your entire family at this difficult time of separation.
~ Audrey/Steve Quick - April 17, 2020
Madilyn and family- I am so sorry hear this sad news. I always admired and respected Tom during our time working together at AHL. I know he will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Hoytal
~ Janice Hoytal - April 17, 2020
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