JANIS MIERVALDIS TUMS

With deepest sympathies to the John Tums family and friends. I worked for Pyle-National for 41 years before retiring in 1993. I worked in Graphic Arts/Advertising department and I would occasionally work with John on complying assembling instructions on newly designed engineering products. John was extremely precise and meticulous concerning instruction details. When John wasn't so serious and he thought something was funny, his laughter was hearty and catching.
John was a pleasure to...

Nora and family, my condolences and kisses; what a wonderful life he lead and what wonderful memories you will always have; much love and prayers to you all.

Herb and Nora: What a touching tribute to your Dad.

Peace and Love to you both....

Vieglas smiltis!
Sigurd un Ruta Krolls

Dear Nora and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, you always spoke highly of him. His obituary told a wonderful story of who he was and of his life. May he now be at peace. My deepest sympathies.

Nora and Herb: I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of John. It seemed he had become a reliable fixture of Oak Park, one that was sure to bring you guys back at least a couple of times a year. All things eventually perish, and I'm glad his was a peaceful passing. He is lucky to have had you two as loyal, loving children, and to have had the companionship and care of his housemate family. With deep regret for your loss, Elise

Dear Nora and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Father. I know from speaking with you that everyday was a tough go for him, but I remember your excitement and joy when during one of your trips to visit, for some reason, he seemed to awaken and be engaged and more like the man you remember growing up with. I was so happy you were able share that time with your Dad and create a memory that more resembles how he was when you were younger.

Regards and with my deepest...

To the family,
My condolences. John will greatly be missed by my daughters Ka'Lynn and Courtney and myself. He became their great-grandfather during the time we spent together. As a child I had very little conversattion with John. But during the past six years that I lived with him I got to know a very inteligent man. We had many conversations about various things late into the night, especially when he had trouble sleeping and I was able to be company. It was a very sad moment when...