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Tom Spencer Obituary

TOM SPENCER LOWELL, IN Tom Spencer, 71, of Lowell, passed away at home with loved ones, Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Survived by daughter, Lenore (John) Spitznagel of St. Louis, MO; grandsons: Nick and Ben; sister, Sandra Graves of Portage and loving companion, Doris Curless. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; and brothers: Ken and Paul. Tom attended Lowell First United Methodist Church, was a 1961 graduate of E. Gary Edison High School and Purdue in 1995. He was a Combat Engineer with the US Army, serving during Vietnam and past Commander of Lowell Am. Legion. A member of Tri Creek Historical Assoc., Friends of the Library, Gleaners, IN Writers Consortium, Write on Hoosiers, NWI Poetry Society, IN and National Federation of Poetry Clubs. Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 2:00-6:00 with Funeral Services Monday, 11:00AM all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell, with Cremation following services. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Tom Spencer Memorial Poetry Fund through DeMotte State Bank in Lowell. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times on Jul. 2, 2015.

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Al & Caroline at Nat'l Poetry Convention 2012

Caroline Dewey

July 5, 2015

Tom was a wonderful man. He was a poet friend, and had so much intelligence and sensitivity. His warmth and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. What a great poet! Saying up to heaven, "We will miss you, Tom." God give comfort and peace to Tom's loved ones.
Sincerely,
Caroline & Allen Dewey, Ft Wayne

July 5, 2015

How shocking and how sad to hear of Tom's passing...My sincere condolences to his family.

Loni Dorall
Class of 1961

Gail Galvan

July 3, 2015

Hearts prayers, and hugs to your family at this time . Tom, with his big heart, was one the most prolific, disciplined, simply-complicated, unique, interesting enjoyable poets of our century....In Heaven, please say hi to Emily for all of us! Thanks Tom for all the years and beautiful words and thoughts you shared with us....Love, Peace, and Joy, Gail Galvan

Andy Callas

July 2, 2015

Spencer family,

There is no greater honor than to serve your country at a time of war. On behalf of a grateful nation, as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved, I salute you Brother Tom.

"WE COME NOT TO MOURN OUR DEAD SOLDIERS, BUT TO PRAISE THEM" -Francis Walker-

May you find comfort in knowing that there are many other Vietnam veterans who share in your loss. May your memories of Tom soothe you, your friends comfort you, and your family's strength help your hearts begin to heal. May the love you shared sustain you through this time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Asst. Chief Andy Callas (ret)
East Chicago Police Department
Vietnam War Veteran
Co B - 5th Special Forces Group
1-4-68 to 12-4-69

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