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Thomas Bader Obituary

BADER, Thomas Lynn, 55, of Riverview lost his three-year battle with cancer Monday, March 17, 2008. He was born September 23, 1952, in Louisville, Ky., the son of Louis Bader Jr. and Martha Scroggins. The longtime Tampa area resident is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughters, Heather DeBrocke and Stephanie Winn; son, Daniel; brothers, Louis "Butch" Bader III and Timothy Bader; and sister, Alice Marie Maiocchi. Tom' s pride and joy were his five grandsons (Derek, Drew, Thomas, Troy, and Tyler) and the rapid growth of his baseball card collection. He had owned and operated Brandon Sportscards and Collectibles since 1997. He enjoyed sports, movies, golf and any time spent with his family. In lieu of flowers, the Bader family asks that donations be made in Tom' s name to the American Cancer Society or the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Center, for those who continue to fight renal cell carcinoma. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at Hillsboro Memorial Fuenral Home in Brandon, (813) 689-8121. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2913 John Moore Road, Brandon. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.

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Published by TBO.com on Mar. 22, 2008.

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Anna Waddelove

April 6, 2008

Dear Aunt Barb, Heather, Ben, Steph, Troy and Daniel,

Uncle Tom will always be in my memory as a loving father, grandfather and to me, a loving uncle. I will miss his infectious grin and wonderful sense of humor, among so many other things. I love you all very much and you are and will remain to be a constant in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Annie.

Bill Bader

April 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Barb,
It’s hard to put into words how much I'll miss Uncle Tom, I'll always remember him as a charismatic and fun loving individual. I wish we could have spent more time together, perhaps one day we will. My thoughts and my heart are with you.
Love,
Bill

Pogo Hardy

March 24, 2008

Barb & Family- I have know Tom since 1987 while both of us were employed at Air centers of Florida. He was a good man, good friend and above all, a good husband & father. he will be missed!

Lauren Veenkamp

March 23, 2008

I had the honor of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Bader at Moffitt Cancer Center. I remember the two of them sitting and holding hands while sitting in the waiting room. The love that they have for each other was so indescribable...I wish I could put it into words that could do it justice. It will always inspire me to enjoy every moment. Let us all remember the love that Tom Bader shared with all of us and never forget his smile. God Bless the Bader family.

John & Connie Lindgren

March 22, 2008

Barbara & Family:

You are such a loving, caring family and you were so blessed to have had Tom in your life as was Tom blessed to have shared his life with all of you. John was also blessed to have shared such a close friendship with Tom through the passing years. He will be sadly missed by all those who love him. May God grant you the love and support of family and friends to comfort you. And always remember we are only a phone call away.

Dave and Marcie Howe

March 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are blessed to have known Tom.

RICKY REMKE

March 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kristen DuBose

March 22, 2008

You will be missed daily! You were a wonderful man and brought joy to everyone around you!! Watch over us and we'll see you again...

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