Thomas E. Soper M.D.

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Thomas Soper Obituary

Soper, M.D., Thomas E. 49, died August 6, 2012, in a diving accident near his home in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Tommy was born in Evanston, Illinois on April 9, 1963, to Thomas G. and Julie K. Soper. He graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1981 and from Kalamazoo College, Michigan, with a BA in Psychology. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean- School of Medicine. After obtaining licensure in Wisconsin, he worked at the Peter Christensen Health Center in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, as a staff physician. In addition to helping the patients he cared for, he greatly enjoyed teaching them about their conditions so that they could take greater personal responsibility for their own health care management. Tommy was known for his ability to accomplish anything he set his mind to, particularly as it related to mechanical projects. At an early age he was able to take apart and rebuild an automobile engine. One of his favorite projects was to completely rebuild an old 911 Porsche. Tommy had a contagious optimism and love of life. He had a passion for the outdoors and his time in the Minocqua area allowed him to enjoy many of his favorite activities including waterskiing, snowmobiling, snow skiing and fishing. He is survived by his father, Thomas G. (Joan) Soper, M.D., Evanston, Il.; his sister, Carolyn (Charles) Stearns; his nephews Charlie and Stephen and his niece Katie, Wilmette, Il.; his brother Stephen L. Soper, Evanston, Il.; as well as loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends, colleagues and patients. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julie Soper. Condolences can be made at the following website: www.twohigfunerals.com No public services will be held.

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Published by Evanston Review from Sep. 6 to Sep. 12, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Soper

12 Entries

Steve Soper

December 25, 2022

Miss you Tom very much..

Your Brother

July 29, 2018

So sad to hear my old Roommate Tom died ,he lived with me in Cali. we used to have so much fun together,,,He was a GREAT guy,,,Da Moose

Gretchen Spickerman

December 2, 2012

To the family of Tom Soper. I was a patient of Tom's when he was at at Peter Christensen and just recently learned of his passing. He was a very caring, thorough physician. He will be greatly missed.

Craig Tracy

September 21, 2012

Dear Tom,Caroline,Steve,as i sit here typing and trying to hold back tears alls i can think of is the fun times i had at the cabin fishing and just enjoying life with Tom.He always made me laugh and i will forever miss him. His friend, Craig

Skip & Fran Grobelny

September 17, 2012

Dear Tom, You and your family made us feel so welcome in the North Woods. We so enjoyed the snowmobile trip on our first New Years Eve. Watching the wind surfing and flying. We are so sorry to hear about your son. Please know your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Al Kuhn

September 16, 2012

Dear Tom, Sorry to learn about your son. Decades ago you performed several succesful surgeries that extended the life of my mother, Amy Kuhn, at Evanston Hospital. I still remember visiting your very nice house on, I think, Sheridan Road when we were going to ETHS. Anyhow, very sorry for your loss but hope you are well and coping. All the best, Al Kuhn

Ken Jacobson

September 14, 2012

I was a relatively new patient of Dr.Soper, Tom. I was so pleased to find such a caring physician who would take the time to call me with a follow up or to take all the time I needed for questions or suggestions. I just learned of his untimely passing and I extend to you my deepest sympathy. In the short time I knew him, I valued him not only as a doctor but as a friend.

Elli, Pauline, Ted, John and Carl Kurtides

September 10, 2012

Dear Tom, Joan and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Tommy. We will always have fond memories of him from his school days and the times we shared at your cabin. He and Carl had many memorable adventures. Our deepest sympathy to you. We will always remember him as a very smart, vibrant and full of life person.
Love Always,

Frank & Debbie Koppelman

September 7, 2012

Dear Tom, Joan and your whole family,
Having just seen the notice of Tommy's accident, we want to extend our sincere sympathy for your loss. We wish you the strength and courage you need to go through this terrible time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 7, 2012

Dear Tom, Joan, Caroline and Stephen, My thoughts are with you and my heart is heavy with loss and sadness; Tommy's zest for life and energy I always found so contagious..His patients were truly blessed, i am sure. If I had a crazy idea- he never thought it was! I am going to miss him forever. Love always, Lynn C. Myers, RN

David Rahr

September 6, 2012

Dr. Soper, Carolyn, Steven and family - -so sorry to hear the news. I have great memories of Tom - - the stories are endless and all involve laughter, smiles and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Kreiman

September 6, 2012

I just read about Tom's accident. I was a year ahead of Tom at ETHS and while I didn't know him very well, you could not truly have attended that school and not known Tom. Even with nearly 4,000 students, and even being a grade apart, Tom's energy and enthusiasm was there for everyone to see. My memories of Tom are exactly that ... a guy who made sure he enjoyed life and his friends around him. It makes it hard to believe his life was taken so soon. To his family, I wish you my heartfelt condolences.

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