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JAMES GILLIS TOMSON III

1944 - 2016

BORN

1944

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive

Kansas City, Kansas

JAMES TOMSON Obituary

James Gillis Tomson III passed away at age 71 on May 5, 2016, at KC Hospice House. Jim was born Sept. 8, 1944, to Barbara J. (Isaacson) and James G. Tomson Jr. in Topeka, Kan. He married Chery L. Roemer on Nov. 29, 1975. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John S. Tomson. Survivors include his wife and son, Bryan L. Tomson, of Lenexa, and brother, Thomas K. Tomson, of Topeka. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Fri., May 13, at St. Paul's UM Church, 7740 Lackman, Lenexa. Donations to KC Hospice House are requested in lieu of flowers. Please visit Jim's memorial website online at maplehillfuneralhome.com Maple Hill Funeral Home Cemetery. Family Owned Since 1945.

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 8, 2016.

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Barb Young Innes

May 2, 2025

Cheryl, may your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate your husband, Jim. Anniversaries are hard. I hope you do something special.

Bob Taylor

May 13, 2016

During the time you were absent from school, we have been thinking about you and this difficult time. Many will attend the memorial service today.

Judy Imber

May 11, 2016

Cheryl, my deepest sympathies to you & Bryan. Wish I could be with you at his memorial...will be there in spirit!

Jannette Desselle

May 9, 2016

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Bryan. May God give you peace!

Barb Innes

May 8, 2016

Cheryl..the many memories I have of you as my treasured co-worker in KCKPS SPED- Early childhood! I remember many stories of your husband and son! Our special friendship that you had with my mom's best friend, Chris Z in Ellsworth, made our relationship even deeper. My heart aches for you and may the many good memories of your marriage help you during the difficult times ahead.

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