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ROPER, Thomas A. Thomas Roper was born November 18, 1935 in Middletown, Ohio to Andrew and Florence Roper. He graduated from Ohio University. He was married to Patricia A. Peterson on September 13, 1958 who preceded him in death. He worked in radio and television before moving to Colorado Springs in 1978. He was a retired Financial Planner. He was an active sports official in Colorado, involved in football, basketball, lacrosse and track and field. He served as the official score keeper for the Air Force basketball. And did much voice over work. He was a Stephen Minister and a candidate for Commission Lay Pastor in the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by two sons, Todd and Trent; a daughter, Tricia Kolczynski; a sister, Nancy Strait and three grandchildren, Devon, Spencer and Mia. Celebration of life service was held at Faith Presbyterian Church on May 14th. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Presbyterian Church or Odyssey House, 2102 University Park Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Joe and Lanae
May 15, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you guys and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
May 12, 2007
always, vince cory savannah
Florence (Thress) Hales
May 12, 2007
I am glad I sent a note to Tom a few weeks ago. I knew him from Lincoln School through Ohio University. I enjoyed catching up a little at the MHS 50th reunion. I was impressed that he was still so active in sports since most of us from that time in Middletown were certainly turned in to lifetime basketball fans. My husband and I send our sincere sympathy to all of his family and to his "fans". Flo and Ken Hales
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