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Thomas Dewey Obituary
October 9, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Thomas Dewey, 87, Senior Marketing for IBM, died Sunday, October 9, 2022. Rosary will be at 10:00 AM; Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, both Thursday, October 13, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Doris Dewey; siblings, David Dewey, Stephen Dewey, DeAnn Dewey. Survived by his wife, Joyce Dewey; children, Kathy (Tim) O'Keeffe, Janet (Mark) Murphy, Brent (Cathy) Dewey, Linda (Scot) Brown, Pam (Scott) Reid, Mark (Mona) Dewey, Tricia (Aaron) Miller; sister, Marsha Haag, all of Wichita, KS; Grandad to 23 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N Socora St, Wichita, KS 67212 or Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Dewey
Jeff McDonald
October 12, 2022
I'll share a memory from back when we were kids.
I and a neighborhood friend decided to Tee-Pee Linda's house. I lived across the street mind you. I went down the street and snuck past Petroski's house to add toilet paper to the side of the house moving towards the front of the Dewey residence. As I got closer to the front door I noticed big Tom Dewey just standing there. In a very polite voice he asked if I needed any help. I quickly exclaimed, "nope" and took off running as fast as I could.
I knew he knew it was me, but it wasn't until about a week later I went over to the house to hang out with Brent and Tom asked if my family was out of toilet paper. Then he smiled. I was embarrassed and relieved all at the same time.
Tom will be missed for sure.
Jeff and Errin McDonald
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Trish Beckett-Ramirez
October 11, 2022
My condolences to Linda and all the Dewey family. So sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of him. He lived a long good life and was a good friend to so many, my parents included. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn & Bob Grundy
October 11, 2022
Marsha, So sorry to hear about Tom. We know how close you were to your brothers & sister ! May the light of the Lord shine on the faces of you & Tom´s family during this time of sorrow.
Carolyn & Bob Grundy
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Duane and Janice Robben
October 11, 2022
Our sympathy and prayers for this wonderful man and family.
Janice Peterson and family
October 10, 2022
May God surround you each with His Love. Tom was such a kind and loving man and a good friend when we were neighbors in Fairway. I will always remember the good times we shared. Jan
David Fulton
October 10, 2022
Our Love and Prayers are with you all. May God wrap his Loving arms around your wonderful Family and your Father.
David and Mary Fulton
Shelley Hein, friend of Tricia
October 10, 2022
John and Jackie Buchanan
October 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
THE HEITHAUS', NANCY (RAY), ARETHA, KIRK, KRIS & KENN
October 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. And may he rest in peace,
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Oct
13
Rosary
10:00 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212
Oct
13
Service
11:00 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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