More Memories of Tom

Dear Sylvia & Susanne,

I cannot tell you how sad I am about your father's death. I have nothing but good memories about him---he was such an impressive man, good father and a kind soul. I know that you brought him so much joy in his life and he wouldn't want you to be sad, ever.

What a blessing that RoseAnn and her family got to see him before he died. I think it's really important that he got one last chance to be with family before he passed on.

Much love,
Tiffany

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Rocky and I were both so saddened to hear that such an amazing person has left the earth. You know, I really don't have any relationship with the parents of any of my other friends ... but your mom and dad are both so special. They are family to so many of us that love them. I will truly miss your dad, and only wish I had tape recorded his adventure stories. I could sit and listen to him forever.
Please let me know how I can help with the service, I know it can't be easy to plan from out of state. Of course I will definitely be there.
I love ya sister, and all my heart and prayers are with you right now,
Love Kirsten

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Hi Susanne,

I am sorry to learn the loss of your father. He has interesting stories from his travels. When I look at Japanese lock/key set and read the History of English Literature from time to time, they reminded me of your dad's generosity.

Ann P

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Susanne & Family,

My condolences on the loss of your Father. Our thoughts go out to you and yours. I wanted you to know that I will always remember your Dad, laughing to the point where he was almost in tears, as we ate breakfast together at your house in Anchorage. He was telling us a joke where "Bo-fus" was the punch-line.

I remember being intimidated by him most of the time because of his seriousness, but this one time, he really made us all laugh. What was most funny was the fact that he couldn't get to the punch-line without breaking down in laughter. That experience, in itself, was more entertaining than the actual joke.

--John

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We had the pleasure of knowing Tom for over seventeen years, and are so grateful that he enriched the quality of our lives, and that of so many others. We have so many wonderful memories of this extremely stong, articulate man, who would entertain us with stories of his adventures. While Edith cooked amazing meals, Tom would talk and keep throwing logs (he had chopped with an axe) on the big fire at Hastings.

No snow blower for this hardy outdoors man, he always cleared his large driveway with a shovel. Those of us who know and love Edith, are well aware that it would take someone very special for her to marry, and Tom was that man.
Our hearts and tears go out to you and the whole family, and we hope you find joy and peace from the memories and large imprint Tom Taylor left on the world.
With big warm hugs,
Anne & Mike Bridges