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THOMAS CASWELL Obituary
THOMAS ORISON CASWELL, 69, of Leo, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, while vacationing in Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, he was raised in the Catholic faith. He retired from Dana Corporation where he worked for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard of Angola and served as a Sergeant First Class in the Army Reserve of Fort Wayne. He was a member of the American Legion Post 423, Orland, Ind. He was a former member of American Legion Post 409, Leo; and the Auburn Moose. He loved spending time at the lake with his family and had a passion for antique boats, motors and vacationing in Florida. "He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and mentor." Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Judith (Koch); four daughters, Holly (Mark) McDevitt, Lori Caswell, Paula (Joel) Yoder, and Ronda (Chris) Gomez; two sons, Adam Caswell (Amanda DeRita) and Thomas Caswell II (Kelly Bercaw); sister, Kathleen Jesse of Manchester, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brook, Amber and Bryce McDevitt, Nicholas Caswell, Spencer and Brian Yoder, Ian and Xan Gomez, Joseph Caswell, Kylie and Thomas Caswell III; and many friends, especially those who looked to Tom as a father figure. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnell and Garry (Creigh). A Celebration of Life service is 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with calling two hours prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS CASWELL
Heather(Huntington) Mohler
December 1, 2009
Ronda and the entire Caswell family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He had a wonderful family that he was very proud of! You will continue to be in my thought and prayers.
Denise, Andrew and Paige
November 17, 2009
Dear Caswell Family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am sorry we could not be with you now to give more tangible support.
Louisa Dobrinski
November 15, 2009
Dear Caswell Clan, I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you today, but my thoughts and prayers were with you. I have so many wonderful memories of Tom, beginning with the first time I called the Caswell house, only to have Tom answer in such a strange way with that booming voice that I was almost afraid to speak. I think it went something like, "Caswell's cookie jar, which crumb do you want?" After a few sleepovers with Holly, I learned not to take him - or any of you, for that matter! - too seriously. Many of my best memories growing up were spent with the Caswell's. Tom was like a dad to me, and I will truly miss him. My love and sympathies to all of you.
Debi Deck-Barton
November 14, 2009
Holly & Lori,
Sorry to read about your father's death. Will keep you in our prayers.
November 13, 2009
Judy & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and
prayers. - Michele (Parisot), Shawn, Russell & Christopher Van Pelt
November 13, 2009
Holly, Mark, Brook, Amber, and Bryce -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The SPD Group:
Joyce, Miranda, Melody, Tammy, Jackie, and Elisha
Teri Elson
November 12, 2009
Holly - I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 12, 2009
I am so sorry for your lose. Tom will be missed by all.
Doris Galuoppo
Becky Barile
November 12, 2009
Judy,Holly,Lori,Paula,Ronda,Adam,and Tommy
I have so many awesome memories of my growing up years on Schlatter Rd...Horses, kids, pools, sleepovers, ponds, pickle barrels to name just a small few. Tom was one of those special people that had a truly giving nature. He was a wonderful friend to my dad, Larry, for many many years as well as to our family. Tom would call my house every couple years or so when we lived in a different state and say, "Hey! Where's your Dad?!?" and I always knew it was Tom :). We will miss Tom, the great neighbor, silly character and good friend very much.
Love, Becky (Ehlers) Barile, Mike, Loren and Claire
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.
The Gaze Family
Dennis DeWitt
November 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a joy to be around and we really enjoyed listening to him to tell stories about his kids; We still laugh when we think back on some of our conversations! He was so proud of his family. All of you have his giving and caring heart! As hard as it is to loose him so suddenly; just know he is watching over all of you! We are here if you need anything. Love, Denny and Lori
Denny DeWitt
November 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a joy to be around and we really enjoyed listening to him to tell stories about his kids; We still laugh when we think back on some of our conversations! He was so proud of his family. All of you have his giving and caring heart! As hard as it is to loose him so suddenly; just know he is watching over all of you! We are here if you need anything. Love, Denny and Lori
dick and karen spake
November 12, 2009
we are sorry for the looss of your Father.
Lou Mowan
November 12, 2009
Judy & Family,
I am thinking of you. We had a lot of good times and Tom will be missed by all. Your faith will assist you through this. God Bleass you all.
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