Thomas G. Barron

You were heavy on my mind the other day....I wish I had been a better friend ,,,I miss you.

tom asked me if i wanted to go to glacier national park with him the summer of 63. we hiked an average of 15 miles/day...from the flatlands of eastern sd to the majestic mountains of montana. one of the first trails we went on started with what i thought had to be a 1000 ft dropoff. he saw me hesitating and said if i had to crawl past that part it was ok... i did. back in watertown i was preparing for a football career at wash state... he would come to the park and help me get in...

Tom was a treasured member of our small, nurturing "spirituality book group" at First Congregational in Downtown Portland over the past year. He challenged, he shared deeply personal and tender stories, and he gave his gift of laughter freely. He told us every week that, "Now is all there is," and it appears he lived his life that way. Blessings to the community of friends he has left behind here and there and everywhere.

My deepest sympathies. I knew him from Book Club at United Church of Christ, First Congregational. He was a good man.

Hi Janet. My condolences to the Barrons and Pletkas. So sorry to hear of Tom's death. I was in Sioux Falls at the time and attended the '54 reunion. Everyone was saddened by the news.

In memory of a loving person. I will cherish the wonderful memories forever.

He bought laughter and joy with him wherever he went. A brilliant mind and a bit of a firecracker, we will all miss him. God rest his soul.

I knew Tom through work -- before retirement. He added light and cheer to the environment. A friendly and deeply-spiritual man, and an all-around nice guy.. No one was a stranger to him. He is missed.

From clowning to volunteering, sickness and health, thick and thin, I appreciated your friendship and our differences. You gave me the opportunity to feel comfortable to walk through graveyards. Rest in Peace, Tom.