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Tom Reams Battle Creek Tom Reams, 69, of Summerfield, Florida, and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Mr. Reams was born on February 24, 1939 to Merton and Dorothy (VanWagner) Reams in Battle Creek, MI and moved to Summerfield from Harrison Township, MI in 2001. He was a 1957 graduate of Lakeview High School. He was a retired Lt. Colonel from the Michigan Air National Guard after 33 years and federal Civil Service after 28 years of service; a member of American Legion Post 347, Veterans Club of Spruce Creek South; avid golfer and reader; and was a marshal at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am Golf Tournament for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons, Matt of Colorado, Joe of Michigan; daughter, Nichole Reams of Florida; sister, Ellen Miller of Michigan; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 12 o'clock with Pastor David Austin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County Inc., P.O. Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Feb. 1, 2009.

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Tom Stoner Jr.

February 6, 2009

Linda,
Very sorry to hear about Tom's passing. My family's prayers are with you. God Bless

Dave Conklin

February 6, 2009

My condolences to the family on the loss of Tom.
I knew Tom even before kindergarden since he lived one street over from me, and have probably known him longer than anyone else.
I was glad to see him @ our 50th and was sorry that we could not share more memories. Dave Conklin

LeRoy Crane

February 4, 2009

Dear Linda,
When ever I think of Tom it always brings a smile to my face. He was such a joy to fly with, never a dull moment with him in the cockpit. A tremendous loss for you and the family. He was one of the best.

Larry Swartzle

February 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. It was great to see him at our 50th reunion. I had the opportunity to speak with him there and was struck by his upbeat attitude despite the health issues he was dealing with.

Jim Garrett

February 2, 2009

Sorry to hear of the loss of a classmate and friend. My heartfeld thoughts are with the family.

Lee Milligan

February 2, 2009

I am very saddened by Tom's passing. Tom and I go back to the 3rd grade at Lakeview Elementary; we grew up together, into music and into the Air National Guard, where he was instrumental in me joining up in 1957.

We listened to music together; we played music together. In the very early sixties, Tom and I played jobs together around BC.

I was lucky enough to see Tom again at the 50th reunion of our 1957 graduating class last year. It was a joy to see and talk with him again.

Condolences to all of Tom's family; and special wishes to Ellen.

He will be greatly missed.

GEORGE and LEAH MICKLATCHER

February 1, 2009

LINDA:
SOME PEOPLE ARE A SPECIAL PART OF EVERY LIFE THEY TOUCH - - -

AND THAT IS WHY TOM WILL BE MISSED SO VERY MUCH.

WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY,
GEORGE and LEAH MICKLATCHER

HENRY DOBBERTIEN

February 1, 2009

LINDA,
SORRY TO LEARN OF TOM'S DEATH. I SERVED WITHN YOUR DAD AND TOM BACK IN THE DAYS OF THE RECCETECH SQDN. BOTH VERY NICE GUYS.
H. DOBBERTIEN LT COL USAFR (rET)

William Broderick JR

February 1, 2009

Matt and Joe. My family and I want you both to know that we are thinking of you and feel your loss.

Liz Mahoney-MATTOLI

February 1, 2009

Heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Tom.

John 5:28,29

Norman Osborne

February 1, 2009

Tom and I had a lot of great flying experiences together, were golf partners on the ANG league and worked together. I am very saddened to hear of his death and can not forgive myself for losing contact with him and you,Linda. I'll see you at the Memorial.

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