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Thomas Ward "Tom", III . Beloved husband of Jan Osborn for 36 years. Devoted father of Todd (Jennifer) Carris and Mark (Missy) Carris. Cherished grandfather of Owen Carris, Kate Carris, Zach Carris, and Abby Carris. Loving brother of Renata (Rex) Replogle and Margretta (Jeff) Trotter. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Tom passed away on January 30, 2017 at the age of 71 years. Member & Elder of College Hill Presbyterian Church. Member of the Victor Mills Society & 37 year employee of Proctor & Gamble. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5th from 2 PM until time of the Memorial Service at 4 PM at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. Private interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Cincinnati, or to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Online condolences can be made at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com . Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home (513-521-9303) entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Ward
Peggy Hasse
June 9, 2017
Jan, I too just learned that Tom passed away. I offer my sympathy to you and your family. Tom was a brilliant engineer. He gave freely of his time to advise and teach, but also to learn from his coworkers. He truly cared about his work to make life better for women and excelled. I offer you my condolences and know you have dear memories.
Richard Coe
May 27, 2017
I just learned of Tom's passing and am very saddened by the loss of a good friend and fellow P&G scientist. Tom was a great man who was always thoughtful, helpful, and caring of his coworkers. While he was usually focused on work, I heard him talk often and lovingly of Jan and his son's. I wish you peace in the love of God and your family in this difficult time.
Debra Ruehlman
February 15, 2017
I was so sad to hear of Tom's death. I worked with him at P&G for quite a few years, and enjoyed his sense of humor, his knowledge and work style. But best of all, I appreciated the hope he gave to me for my son. One day I was in Tom's new office, a real office, not a cubicle, and remarked about it. "How do you rate?" I laughed. He told me of his ADD and how he needed a private office to concentrate. And then I saw that his private office walls were practically covered with patents. He was a brilliant scientist and learned to manage his ADD. He was successful, despite it. At the time, my son had just been diagnosed, and I so appreciated the hope that Tom gave to me that my son could be like him and lead a very successful life as well. Thank you, Tom. Your legacy lives on in my confidence that my son can be a success.
February 8, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes
(Psalms 116:15).--ERJ
Lynn Rosenblum
February 7, 2017
Forever grateful that I had the privilege of knowing Tom. Continued love and prayers for you dear Jan, your sons, and rest of family. May the Lord bring comfort and strength to you.
February 6, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
February 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's promise found at John 6:40
Karen Kreutz
February 5, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Tom was nice to me! I also am proud to share a patent with him! Karen Kreutz former FemCare colleague
Tom & Nancy Benton
February 5, 2017
We were so blessed to have Tom and Jan come into our lives a couple of years ago, and he will be missed by all who enjoyed his presence. Our most sincere sympathy and condolences to the Osborn families. I will be forever grateful to both Tom and Jan for establishing and supporting the Maverick Innovation Center at CMU. We wish you all the very best in the times ahead while adjusting to the loss of such a wonderful person. Jan, please let us know when you are in Grand Junction.
Jerry and Sharlene Midkiff
February 5, 2017
What a wonderfully kind man. We feel privileged to have known him.
Jan and family may our most gracious God be with you now and always.
February 4, 2017
We were saddened to learn of Tom's passing. We send our condolences and sympathies to Tom's family and his sisters Renata and Margretta. I am his cousin Ron. We first met in the summer of 1945 when I was a 9 year old living in Grand Junction CO and he was a newborn living in Delta CO. My family moved to Casper WY in Sept 1945 and we only encountered each other a few times in our lives. At this time, I do wish we somehow could have had many more times together.
Ron and Karen Ury, Torrance CA
RICHARD WALKER
February 3, 2017
TOM I REALIZE YOUR WITH THE LORD NOW, SO WRITE YOUR LOVED ONES ON THE GOLDEN STAIR THAT THEY KNOW YOUR THERE FOR THEM SOME DAY
Les Renfrow
February 3, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Tom's death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a wonderful, caring person who will be missed by many.
Les & Ann Renfrow, Delta, CO
February 3, 2017
May his sweet and gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Tom will be missed a lot. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Miranda Farage
Mark Anderson
February 2, 2017
Tom was a brilliant scientist and one of the nicest people I had the privilege of working with at P&G. My deepest condolences to his family.
Alice Petersen
February 2, 2017
May the strong presence of God's love surround all of you as you grieve, as you experience this great loss, as you remember with joy Tom's well lived life. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Alice Petersen and Bill Lowrey
February 2, 2017
Jan, Todd, Mark and families,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your wonderful, loving husband, father and grandfather.
We were very blessed to have been with Tom man;y times at College Hill Presbyterian Church and on occasion in his final days.
Tom was a wonderful man who loved you all so very, very much and touched so many lives not only at College Hill Presbyterian Church but many other places
He will be greatly missed.
Amy, Bob, Michael, Christine and Sparky Hudoba
Charlie & Teddy Rees
February 2, 2017
We were very sorry to hear about Tom; please accept our deepest sympathies,Jan. We will forever remember Tom as a true gentleman and wonderful person.
Susan Wingo
February 1, 2017
We send our prayers and condolences to Jan and family during this most difficult time. With love ,
Hertha Hanselmann Schmandt and Susie Schmandt Wingo
Suna and Osman Polat
February 1, 2017
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Wish you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Claire Hayhow
February 1, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. Tom was such a special person who touched countless lives with his cheerfulness, genuine compassion and love of life. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort.
January 31, 2017
We are sure you have heard the words "well done good and faithful servant". You will be greatly missed. May the Lord surround Jan and the entire family with his love and peace. Rick and Sharon Schatz
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