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Thomas Teska Obituary

Thomas M. Teska 79, passed away March 15, 2013. He was born in Chicago in 1933 to Emma and Thomas Teska. Surviving are his wife, Shelley Esterquest; son, John Teska; daughter, Jennifer Teska; grandson, Andrew and five stepchildren. Tom will be remembered by the many people with whom he shared his life in loving marriages, service to the Unitarian Church, and work at the University of Arizona. Through his hobbies, his gifts of charity, his good humor and his love, Tom gave so much to the people around him. He will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 5:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St., Tucson. Memorial gifts in Tom's honor may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 24, 2013.

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April 8, 2013

Dear Jennifer and John, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing! I just heard about it and am so sad. My heart goes out to you both. Much love and peace, Pattie Martin, Jewish Family and Children's Service

Lyn Doose

April 5, 2013

I remember Tom for his work on the Polariscope Project at the University of Arizona, and for his kind help when I needed to use the electron microscope in my research. I'm sure he helped many others and touched many lives in planetary science research. May he rest in peace.

Sylvia des Tombe

March 24, 2013

My family (that of Sarah Kuiper Roth Lansberg) and I enjoyed knowing Tom and his family at the UU Church. What a kind, humble man! I saw him last just now in January. His life was a blessing to the community. He will be missed!

Keith Schaeffer

March 24, 2013

Go with God, Tom. Thank you for all the support you and Shelly gave to help provide legal assistance for indigent survivors of political and religious persecution over the years.

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