Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Thomas Cherry Obituary
Dr. Thomas Davies Cherry, M.D., 76, of Grand Lake, Colorado, passed away on August 22, 2020. Dr. Cherry was born in College Station, Texas. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston and went on to become a trusted and beloved physician in Busan, Korea, later serving as Chief of Medicine at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital and completing his medical career as Medical Director at the University of Colorado. In his spare time, he loved hiking, cross-country skiing and spending time with his family and dogs. He was a loving father to his daughter, Anna Frederiksen-Cherry and her husband Joe; his son, Tom Frederiksen-Cherry; and daughter Kirsten Clough and her husband, Matt. Tom was also a doting granddad to Cori, AJ, Kaia and Gunnar. He loved life at his mountain cabin and cracking jokes with his friends and family. Dr. Cherry was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Dunnam Cherry and Minnie Pope Cherry, and is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Cherry. The family held a private burial in New Waverly, Texas last weekend and ask that any donations made in Tom's honor go toward Parkinson's research at www.michaeljfox.org or to your local animal shelter. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cherry
Sponsored by The Denver Post.
2 Entries
Nancy Small
November 11, 2020
Dr. Tom was one of my favorite
clients. We would share jokes and laugh a lot. God bless his caretaker Jeannette, who stood by his side all those years.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
William Brennan
September 7, 2020
A great physician and a great guy. He was known for his extraordinary diagnostic skills. I was fortunate to be his patient.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Thomas Cherry's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Thomas Cherry
People and places connected with Thomas
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Thomas's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Thomas Cherry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
