Thomas Cremer Obituary

Thomas Arthur Cremer

Resident of San Jose

53, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2010 after a fearless battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Ursula Cremer. Survived by wife, Marci, children, Tim, Kathryn, and Rebekah, and brother, Peter (Kim). Also survived by loving in-laws, Bob and Joyce Rhodes, sister-in law, Beth (Dave), and brothers in-law, Greg (Kim) and Ken (Kerry).

Tom was born on November 17, 1956 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. He found his way to San Jose in 1978. Shortly thereafter he met future wife Marci volunteering at the local YMCA. He later worked at National Semiconductor for 20 years and most recently at iTCO Solutions.

He held many leadership positions at Church of the Chimes. He found joy in playing guitar for the worship team and was passionate about youth ministry.

Known as the "Voice of Willow Glen", he announced football games and was President of the Willow Glen High School Booster Club.

Man of faith, devoted husband, loving father, playful uncle, and encouraging friend, he truly lived out his life verse, Matthew 5:16. For those who would like to celebrate Tom's life, please join us on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 12 noon at Lincoln Glen Church, 2700 Booksin Avenue, San Jose.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:

Church of the Chimes, 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose, 95118 "Barnabas Fund"

WGHS Athletic Booster Club, 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, 95125

South Valley Family YMCA Permanent Endowment-Camperships, 5632 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, 95123.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cremer

16 Entries

November 22, 2010

Marci, so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

November 20, 2010

I want to send my condolences to the Cremer family. I worked with Tom at National. Tom was a great guy and will be missed greatly.

Newton

November 15, 2010

To the Cremer family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. He was a man of GOD and he is with JESUS now. He is living in a new home, walking on streets of gold, and seeing JESUS and all that is promissed to GOD'S children who belive in him. He is RESTING IN PEACE and he has a new body that will NEVER feel pain again and will live for eternity with JESUS. <3

Kim Barbieri

November 15, 2010

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. May Tom find eternal rest in the hands of our Lord and may His light always shine upon him. God Bless you all as your mourn your loss. The Barbieri Family.

Reba Ezell

November 13, 2010

Tom was an incredible man and I am very saddened by his loss. Tom was the kind of man who always left you feeling like you mattered and in a better mood than when you started. His faith was evident in all he did. "...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Mike Sheppard

November 13, 2010

Tom you will be greatly missed. As a fellow co-worker at NSC, I remember that he always pushed me to take that extra step. From friends at NSC - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

November 12, 2010

Tom, I remember you best as a teenager, playing football with you and your brother Peter, even then you were an upstanding guy.
Paul Campbell (Redmond, WA. formerly of La Crescenta, CA.)

Guy Martin

November 12, 2010

Tom,

What can I say that others haven't already mentioned? You were always the 'gentle giant', and I cannot thank you enough for your example of faith throughout your entire ordeal.

I'm glad so many (like me), can remember what an awesome man of God you were, and how much we enjoyed interacting with you (I'll always remember your spirit of worship from our times on worship team together).

Your support of Lisa and I through thick and thin was but another example of how you lived your Faith and cared for others more than yourself. Your loss leaves a huge hole in all of our hearts, and we pray for Marci and your family - that God's peace would find a way to comfort them in their time of loss. However, we rejoice in knowing you are now with our Lord, and we look forward to seeing you again.

God Bless you Tom.

Rick & Jennifer Marovich

November 11, 2010

To the Cremer family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have good memories of Tom & your family at Westminster. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Angelo J Rossi

November 11, 2010

Tommy! The big man with the big heart! I remember when you sang Johnny Be Goode with the band. Always thought you should have stuck with music. My condolences to the family Cremer, Marci and the children. Your loss leaves us all with a profound sense of sorrow. There is a gaping hole in our collective consciousness for the big, gentle giant.

November 11, 2010

Dear Marci, Tim, Kathryn and Rebekah,
I am so very saddened at the news of Tom's death. My heartfelt prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your wonderful husband and father.
Deepest Sympathy,
Maureen Chandler (Nissen)

Lisa Martin

November 11, 2010

Tom, you fought so hard and with such grace and dignity. I remember praying with you, and you saying how much you wanted to be able to give your testimony when this was all over. Your life was your testimony - no one could have been a better example of faith in the midst of the storm. It was a privilege to know you, and to serve with you on Consistory at CotC. My prayers and condolences to your wonderful family - may God's peace and comfort be with you all.

Karl Mingus

November 10, 2010

I was really inspired by his fight against the disease. He was an inspiration in trying to put your best efforts into whatever you are facing and keep your faith.

November 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. Football games at WG will never be the same.

Abbatelii Family

Maureen Hinds

November 10, 2010

Love you, Koala Bear! I will miss your bear-hugs! Hug Mama Bear for me, will you??? ttfn ~ merv

Allison Martin

November 10, 2010

My prayers and condolences go out to you all... Tom was a good friend and helped me grow in my (new) Christian faith as a high school student in San Jose in the late 70's. I met him through Peter and Grace Church. His laugh, hugs, singing, and his "no holds barred" love for Jesus was infectious and was a great encouragement to me.
I remember one Easter Sunday at our sunrise service in the mountains near Santa Cruz, where Tom sang "He's Alive!" to God's accompaniment of a stunning sunrise and timely blasting sunbeams. I will never forget that day, and his powerful testimony.
Jesus is alive - and joyfully so is Tom - now singing and dancing in Jesus' very presence.
Amen and "Well done, you good and faithful servant!"
God bless you all in the name of Jesus.

Allison Berry Martin
Ogden, UT

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