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Thomas Edward Phelps

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Phelps, Thomas Edward Thomas Edward Phelps died peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the age of 68, of cancer. Husband for 46 years of Trent Barnes Phelps of St. Louis; father of Valier Phelps Stewart of Overland Park, Kansas and Natalie Phelps Tate (Mrs. Jason Tate) of Marion, Illinois;...

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Trent, Valier and Natalie,

We are all terribly sad to hear of Tom's passing. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Tom, and learned so much from him during his time at Brehm. We owe so much of who we are today as a program to Tom and all of you. His leadership, guidance, and commitment to Brehm helped to reestablish our vision and mission and ultimately achieve Carol Brehm's dream. Tom was such a wonderful man and his impact on Brehm will be long lasting. ...

Trent, I am so terribly sorry about the loss of Tom. It touches me that during all of time of your concerns about him you were taking on our Reunion Album. You are very much in my thoughts at this very sad time for you and your family.

Louise Knight

Trent, Valier and Natalie,
Tom had a tremendous impact on everyone who met him. His passion to explore the full potential of everything he did impacted all who worked with him. I feel honored to call him my mentor and friend who instilled a passion for visualizing the possibilities. Our time on the Brehm Board was a unique experience of watching what can happen when you combine passion and vision into a strong path towards a united goal. Brehm's success was only possible thanks to...

Tom's vision, guidance and compassion have touched many lives, including my own. I have long been and remain forever grateful to both Tom and Trent for the roles they played in firmly establishing and advancing the Brehm Programs. My deepest sympathies to his family as they honor his life and mourn his passing.

Trent, Valier, Natalie and Families.
Donna and I are very Saddened to hear of Toms passing. He was a Great and Inspirational man. Because of the many things he instilled in all of our life's, he will always live in our Hearts and Minds. I remember so many of our days together on the Brehm Board and the friendship that grew from that. I am honored to have been able to call Tom our friend. There are so many things that he so willing put his heart and soul into in our small part of the...

Natalie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you have the strength to do what is needed this week. Love, Carol and John

Tom was a genuine nice guy, husband, father and businessman, and we are sad to learn the end came. My deepest sympathies to Trent and Louise joins me in offering our condolences to the Phelps family.