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John TOMME Obituary
John David Tomme, aged 72, passed away at his home January 9, 2014, after a brief illness.
David was born February 28, 1941 in Valley Spring, Texas to Earnest B. Tomme and Letha Hope Cowand Tomme. They moved to Llano, Texas when he was four years old where he attended Llano High School, playing tuba in the marching band and graduating in 1959.
After moving to Austin, he met the love of his life, Wanda Whitehead, marrying her on June 22, 1962, and enjoying the next fifty-one and a half years of his life being her devoted husband. Their two children, Kathy, and John Vance, along with his two grandchildren, Maggie and Matthew, were sources of great pride, love and devotion for him.
David served in the Army Reserves and was a Systems Analyst for the State of Texas, working first at the Texas Highway Department, ultimately retiring from the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1995 after thirty years of service.
David's friendly personality and warm demeanor caused him to be loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger, making friends with all his neighbors during his daily walks. A faithful Christian, David attended the Schlutz Avenue Church of Christ in Pflugerville (formerly the Wonsley Drive Congregation in Austin) for over 50 years. His passing leaves large holes in all our hearts.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald and sister Dolly Jo. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, daughter Kathy Elliott, son-in-law Jere Elliott, his son John Vance Tomme, daughter-in-law Shauna Tomme and grandchildren Maggie Elliott and Matthew Tomme.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening, on Sunday, the 11th of January 2014, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
A Funeral service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 13th of January, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill, Texas.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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Roger Killingsworth
February 4, 2015
Went to El Patio for lunch - crackers & hot sauce - couldn't help but think of the many enjoyable lunch hours we spent there with David - David teasing the staff, and them giving it right back and smiles all round.
Edna Samford-Wootan
January 16, 2014
The girls and I were heartsick and saddened to hear of your loss. I keep remembering David from younger days when he had plenty of quick sayings and fast answers. I know you and the kids will miss him terribly. You all are in our prayers.
John Zivley
January 13, 2014
I remember back in the early 80's this very fun and happy individual telling a joke while punching out an 80 column IBM card on the 029 punch to feed into some program deck that he needed me to run at DPS. Those memories and many more good times we had will never fade from my mind. You were always a good friend and fun to be around when you would come back to DPS to visit now and then. You will be missed dearly....
Thomas and Darlene McCollum
January 13, 2014
Wanda, our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will have the support and love of friends and family in these sad days.
Dora & Alex Garza
January 13, 2014
To the family of David Tommie, our deepest condolences from the Garza family. Such a grand man he was, David spent his time being kind and generous. Always a smile on his face. He was a wonderful co worker at DPS, always ready to assist you & help you through problem solving. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family in their time of sorrow. Hold on tight to the memories he left us all with, especially Wanda.
Mike Snelgrove
January 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ahmad Davis
January 13, 2014
My condolences to you and your family, I pray that you all are given abundant love and support for each other.
Joe Castro
January 13, 2014
I'm sorry for your lost JT.
Kelli Brown
January 13, 2014
Your family is in my prayers JT. God bless you all.
Lisa Larson
January 13, 2014
Uncle David you and aunt Wanda have stood by me through everything,thank you.your loved and will be in my heart always.
Roger & Cindy Killingsworth
January 12, 2014
Wanda, John and Kathy, you and your families are in our prayers. David was a dear friend and valued co-worker. His smile and laughter will always be remembered.
May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time and in the days that come.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Holly Faison
January 12, 2014
My sympathy to your family. David was always a pleasure to be around and he helped make my time at the DPS Austin HQ enjoyable. You are all in my prayers. Holly Faison, DPS Communications retired
Ricky Nichols
January 12, 2014
The Tomme family is in my thoughts and prayers, David was always a joy to be around.
Ricky Nichols, retired DPS Sherman
Bob Rice
January 12, 2014
Becky and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Y'all are in our prayers.
Elrita Tribble
January 12, 2014
To us, all of the 12 years of going to school together, you were David. Lost track after we graduated. I was so glad to see you at our 50th reunion.
May you rest in peace.
January 11, 2014
To the Tomme Family,
My sincerest sympathies in your loss. Although not in the same division as David, I knew and was associated with him for many years at DPS and considered him a good friend.
Warmest Regards,
James Land, Round Rock
Mike, David, and Roger
Mike Bishop
January 11, 2014
Mike Bishop
January 11, 2014
Wanda, Kathy, and John, please accept my deepest condolences. I will always have fond memories of your father and husband David.
Matthew 5:4
TRoy Johnson
January 11, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless you and your family during these troubling times.
Erica Anderson
January 10, 2014
John Tomme JT: I'm sure your father was a gift, because you are. Know that you emulate many qualities that you either inherited or learned.
Erica Anderson
EHS Falcon Steel Co.
Bill Randol
January 10, 2014
God bless you and your family Bill Randol.
Bill Randol
January 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa dunlap
January 10, 2014
John
So very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Bryan Scherer
January 10, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Glenn Woods
January 10, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Burton Drennan
January 10, 2014
JT,
I send my sincerest condolences in the time of tribulation for your family. I pray you peace for you and your family. God bless brother.
BJ Drennan
January 10, 2014
We offer our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Engelhardt Family.
Cid Kotti
January 10, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We love you.
Cid
Linda Russell
January 10, 2014
Mr JT and family,
There are not words good enough to express the blessing that I send to you all. This is a very hard thing to bare and nothing seems to make it better but time. Please know that my heart is with you. May God give you the comfort you need.
Linda Russell 1/10/14
Noreen Walker
January 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Kim McGee
January 10, 2014
JT, so sorry to hear about your father. Prayers are with you and your family.
Daniel McClain
January 10, 2014
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