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Patrick Tomlan Obituary
AGE: 70 • Wilmington
Patrick F. Tomlan, 70, of Wilmington, passed away on March 16, 2014 in Season's Hospice at the Christiana Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Mr. Tomlan was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1943 to the late Joseph Anthony and Evelyn Mae (Mork) Tomlan. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1965 with a degree in engineering and from the University of Illinois in 1969 with a PhD in chemical engineering.
He met his future wife, Judy in 1966 and they dated long distance, Illinois to Minnesota, until their marriage in 1969. They moved to Wilmington in 1969 where Pat accepted a job with DuPont. Wilmington became their permanent home.
Mr. Tomlan was active in his church as a deacon and in other administrative positions. He was involved with many nonprofit organizations, the most recent being Luther Community Services. He retired from DuPont in 2006.
Mr. Tomlan is survived by sons, Matthew and his wife Tina, and Jeffrey of Colorado and Nicholas and his wife Marie of Kennett Square, three grandchildren and sister, Wendy Shatluck of Minnesota.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Concordia Lutheran Church where friends may call from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES www.chandlerfuneralhome.com
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Patty
March 29, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)
Stan Vejtasa
March 18, 2014
Pat and I were roommates in Graduate school at Illinois. He was the best man at my wedding (1967) and my best friend. We corresponded at Christmas but otherwise I had not seen him for many years (I live in Oregon)and am very saddened by his passing as I had hoped to see him again. I was at Pat and Judy's wedding and was shocked when she also died last year.
March 18, 2014
Pat was my dear brother-in-law. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great father and grandfather. He loved his boys. He truly was a good Christian person and was always willing to help out. He took such good care of my Sister Judy through all of her problems. May you rest in God's arms. Diane
Dave Kummer
March 18, 2014
You were a faithful witness for Jesus and to his promises. I'm thankful to have served alongside of you these past 5+ years. See you when Jesus comes again – in a perfect, glorified body.
Ed Ridgik
March 17, 2014
I got to know Mr. Tomlan, as I did some work at his home.
The most rewarding part of the day came at the end when we sat and had a quiet conversation. I will miss those times for sure. Truth is you can find your heroes right in your own neighborhood. My life is better, having gotten to know Pat.
Ginnie Caricofe
March 17, 2014
I worked with Pat at Chambers Works for many years and am sad to hear of his passing.
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