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Thomas Ackerson Obituary
Great Falls —Thomas Eugene Ackerson, 50, of Great Falls, died at his home of natural causes on November 21, 2013. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, November 30 at 1pm at Great Falls Christian Center. Cremation has taken place in the care of Croxford Funeral Home.
Tom was born in Bozeman on January 17, 1963 to Doyle and Doris Ackerson. He was raised in several places around Montana. In 1989 he was married to Winnie Morey, who proceeded him in death in 1998. Tom was remarried in 2005 to his adoring wife, Tami (Mayer) Ackerson.
Tom was a mechanic for most of his life, with transmissions being his specialty. He also helped his father with sprinkler systems. He was an avid hunter, loved to go to Las Vegas for drag races and Nascar, and cherished his time with his "little people".
Survivors include wife Tami, mother Doris Ackerson, daughter Victoria Ackerson, all of Great Falls; sons James Ackerson of Texas, Neal (Katina) Ackerson of Great Falls, and Alex Ackerson, also of Great Falls; sisters Lynell Ackerson of Livingston, and Nancy Ackerson of Great Falls; brother Ron Ackerson of Great Falls; two grandchildren; nieces Sadie (Jordan), Toni (Mike), Amber (Scott), and Ashley; nephews Leon (Tessa), Stephen, Brandon, Doug and Andrew; as well as all seven of his amazing little people: Jyleah, Harly, Javen, Jaxon, Alora, Elliona, and Huddy. Survivors also include his mother & father-in-law, Lorrie & Gary Mayer and brother-in-law Scott Mayer.
Those who have preceded Tom in death include his father, Doyle "Tony" Ackerson, his first wife, Winnie, and numerous aunts and uncles.
The family suggests memorial donations to: National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY, 10016.
Condolences to the family may be shared at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com
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Arla Armstrong
November 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ashley dirette
November 26, 2013
Love you so much tom.. I am so blessed to have been apart of your family!! You are always in my heart !! And I am always here for tami through thick and thin. Love you both to the end of the world and back
Phil McLaughlin
November 26, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Akerson family for the loss of Tom. Not sure I ever met him but I believe the family was kind to me years ago in Great Falls
Alex Ackerson
November 25, 2013
I love you dad!!! There will be no goodbyes!!! There will only be a see you soon!!! I hope its soon as possible i miss you!!!!
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Tami Ackerson
November 25, 2013
To my most amazing husband how I miss you but you are free to fly with the angels and no longer in pain. I love you yesterday, today, tomorrow and all the rest of my life. Rest in Paradise my sweet loving man
NANCY ACKERSON/CRUSSELLE
November 25, 2013
I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. BUT YOUR NO LONGER IN PAIN AND YOUR WITH DADDY AND MANY OTHERS.
Uncle Arnie
November 25, 2013
Family member, fellow gearhead, all round friend, you will be missed.
Alan Rodgers
November 25, 2013
We are sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with you.
Bobbie Floerchinger
November 25, 2013
It is very obvious how much my old classmate Tom was loved. We should all have such love in our lives. My prayers are with you all during this time.
November 25, 2013
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Lisa Zeier-Schultz
November 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Tom, may they find peace in the many memories they have of you and knowing you are now at peace yourself.
November 25, 2013
My dear son you will always be in my heart. You are with the man who gave his life for us and know all truth.Love you forever
Amber Werle
November 24, 2013
I miss u so much uncle tom I am so happy u are no longer in pain and up in heaven with papa now I have 2 garden angels to watch over me and alora to keep us safe u are my hero and will be forever I love you
love Amber
Amber Werle
November 24, 2013
My Uncle
I came into this life
You held me in your arms
You kept me safe
So no one could harm
You taught me values
Lessons in life I would learn
You taught me to respect
I gave you love in return
You have always been in my life
Through thick and thin
And now my lonely journey
Without you will begin
For you were my hero
For ever and a day
You will always remain that hero
Tell we meet you again some day
I will embrace you in my arms and hold on tight
I will stand by your side
And you will never leave my sight
I miss you so much
The pain does not ease
I pray you are happy
And finally at peace
auther unknown
ron doug and doris ackerson
November 24, 2013
you will be missed. may god bless you and your family in every way
Dana, Evelyn & Harvey Forrest
November 24, 2013
Only the good die young!R.I.P. Tom our friend. May God bless Tami & the rest of your family!
Shirley Steffen
November 24, 2013
I miss you, but I also know you have no pain nor suffering; just love and light. This poem that was given to me years ago;
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth–
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Until we all meet again.
November 24, 2013
Tom was a great man may he RIP. Enjoy the good life now Tom! I know you are. Robert and Barbi Schreck
Toni Kostman
November 24, 2013
My Heart is Heavy to know your not here but at peace to know that you are no longer in pain I love you More then words can express. Fly free with the angels by beloved Uncle <3 <3
Sadie Aclerson
November 24, 2013
I love you Uncle Tommy, you mean the world to me and I promise I will keep the promise you made me promise you.. I love so much, I am glad you are not in pain anymore and walking free with Papa.. I LOVE YOU!
annie horne
November 24, 2013
I am sorrow for your loss. may the god of comfort provide you with the strength needed to cope with your loss.
Lynell Ackerson
November 24, 2013
I light this candle for Tommy may it path along your way. I could not ask you to stay that would not have been fair in any way. My head will say I need you here what will I do with out you near. Then I hear you so clear with my heart I'm right here from the start.
Lynell Ackerson
November 24, 2013
I love you more then I can ever tell you,and will miss you even more. My heart is broke in a million pieces without you here.
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