Thomas Shepler Landis
Jul. 15, 1927 - Dec. 22, 2017
SOUTH BEND, IN - Tom Landis, 90, of Arlington, Texas (formerly of South Bend), passed away on Friday, December 22 after a brief illness.
Tom was born on July 15, 1927 in Peru, Indiana to Arthur Tressilion and Dorothy Ann (Nee Shepler) Landis. He graduated from Peru High School in 1945 and joined the Navy that summer. After serving for one year, he was honorably discharged in July 1946. He then began his studies at Indiana University (Bloomington) where he was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and met his future wife, Emily Rehm, after winning a “Coke Date” with her. They were married on July 8, 1951 in South Bend. Their marriage lasted for 56 years before her passing in 2007.
In South Bend, Tom was active at First United Methodist Church before he and Emily became charter members of Clay Church in 1966. They were both active in the church, serving on the board and singing in the choir. He always loved to sing! Tom worked for General Motors Acceptance Corporation and then for the Studebaker Corporation before joining The Associates in 1956. He worked there for 36 years, with a corporate move to Irving, Texas in 1976. The family settled in Arlington, Texas, where they were active members of their church. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his two sisters. He is survived by his five children: Beverly Horner, Lawrence Landis, Barbara McWhirter, Jonathan Landis, and Jennifer Ehlers. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held at New World UMC in Arlington, Texas on Friday, December 29 at 2 pm.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Clay United Methodist Church.
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Tom was a great Man loved his family, community and His church family very much. I'm sure there's a great reunion in heaven with his lovely wife, Emily, his siblings and his Savior, Jesus Christ. May God wrap His loving arms around his family.
Marc Oldham
January 2, 2018
Beverly,
As your roommate at Ball State for 3 years, I witnessed the love of the Lord that you grew up with because of the influence of your parents. I am forever grateful for God placing us together in room 405 in Bradford in September of 1974. I consider this my first step on the way to becoming a Christian. I named my firstborn Emily after your mother.
Brenda Heeringa
December 29, 2017
Tom was a faithful volunteer at AMH and a joy to know. He now joins his precious wife. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Judy Yacio
December 28, 2017
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