Thomas G. Gurrister

Good Man

What a wonderful photo of a great man. I treasure the times we have spent together over the 50+ years I have been in the family, especially the years in Florida. The many “early bird special” dinners at the golf club or sunset grill and other local restaurants. We needed to be there at four three zero for some reason.
The games of marbles, cribbage, rummy cube, 6 nimmt, Quirkle, and so many others. Very seldom did he place that marble without a noise in each divot as he went to the next...

I’m so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man and quite a Gurrister!

Dear Lee and Family,

We were saddened to learn of Tom's passing. We enjoyed our visits with you and Tom when we were in Florida. He had a terrific sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He shall be missed.

I loved growing up across the street from Aunt Lee and Uncle Tom. We had so many fun times together and shared so much laughter. Although Uncle Tom was always quick with a joke or a laugh he also had great compassion and a big heart. Thank you for being supportive of me when I went to college in Chicago, with rides to the train station and even loaning me money for my tuition one semester when I came up short. You both will always hold a special place in my childhood memories. Rest In...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.

Uncle Tom touched my life in such a profound way! Because of his kindness in helping me get a job at the gas company where he worked and letting me ride back and forth to the one and only train to Chicago from Lemont in 1973-74, I met my first husband and had 3 beautiful children and now 4 grandchildren! All because of my godfather's kindness to me! He also drove me to my wedding when we learned the best mans car wasn’t clean enough! Lol! Thank you dear Uncle Tom for a lifetime of love you...

So much love to coming to the Gurristers from the Osmans. Seeing Uncle Tom and Aunt Lee when we went to Florida was always a priority and always so good for the soul. Uncle Tom was one of a kind--thoughtful, generous, funny and warm, and the most loving teaser in the family. We will miss him so. Love to all the Gurristers, Beckers, and Youngs...