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Thomas J. "Doc" Picklar Jr.

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Wyandotte High School University of Central Missouri

Thomas Picklar Obituary

Thomas J. "Doc" Picklar, Jr., 72, of Basehor, KS, formerly of KCK, passed away March 4, 2006 at his home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th Street, KCK. Interment in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital or the Salvation Army. Doc was born August 10, 1933 in KCK. A graduate of Wyandotte High School in 1951, he received his B.S. and M.S. from Central Missouri State and was a 40-year educator and administrator for Dist. 500, Kansas City, Kansas BOE, retiring in 1994. He was an official for college basketball, Little League Baseball coach, an avid bowler at Ranch West in KCK, an 8-year employee at the Verizon Amphitheater where a gate had been named for him, and he was a lifelong Jayhawk fan. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lois Picklar; sons, Michael of Prairie Village, KS and Steven and wife Barbara of Smithville, KS; daughter, Gayle Marx and husband Gary Jr. of Basehor, KS; grandchildren, Ryan and Darren Marx and Stefani and Courtney Picklar; and Doc's sister, Gloria Hare and husband Virgil of Tucson, AZ. (Arr; Chapel HillButler Funeral Home, 913-334-3366).

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 6, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Picklar

21 Entries

Beverly

March 12, 2006

Mrs. Picklar You and your family are in my prayers and thought on this sad occasion. The Lord has a new angel now. My God be with You.

BJ

Amy O'Neal

March 9, 2006

I'm saddened to hear of Mr. Picklar's passing. My prayers are with his family. He was always a friendly face at every Sandstone/Verizon show. He rarely missed a show and I'm sure he will be with us for many more.

DeAnn Gabel

March 8, 2006

Gayle and Family

Our hearts and prayers go out to you all during this very difficult time. May you never forget the memories he has left behind.

Ed and DeAnn Gabel

Don & Elizabeth & family Eckert

March 8, 2006

Tom was really another grandfather to me. I am glad to have been included in all the family Christmas parties and other get togethers. I will always remember him and especially his sports knowledge. It was good fun to have been with him watching KU. Donald

Elma Butters

March 8, 2006

I am so sorry to miss the funeral. Ken and I thought a lot of Tom. He was a very good person. My health right now due to the spinal operation and being temporarily in Tucson, AZ prevents my being there. My best wishes are with you and I know your strength and with God's help you will carry on as Tom would wish. Love, Elma

Tom Wilson

March 8, 2006

Very sorry for your loss, Doc. & I were in orchestra in J.r. high and in Wyandotte Band, He was very well liked, and I will miss him also. his uncle and I were in the same graduating class, 1950

Clem Young

March 8, 2006

Sorry for your lost,but God is able.you and the family will be and my prayers.

Marjorie Engquist

March 8, 2006

Dear Lois and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I was so honored to have worked with him at Parker and to have had him as a friend. He was truly a special person to me. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.

Cindy (Dennis) Miller

March 7, 2006

I have fond memories of Mr. Picklar from Stony Point elementary school where I attended 1957-1962 during his tenure there. He was a wonderful man - full of joy. He will be missed!

Shawn Ortego

March 7, 2006

My condolences to the family of "Uncle Tom". He was a joy to see and talk to at every concert at Verizon. He would give me the daily update on what the weather was going to be for that evening, and we would talk about Jayhawk sports. The KC Medical family will miss him dearly, God Bless...

SHIRLEY DOWLING

March 7, 2006

LOIS AND GLORIA I AM SO SORRY I CANT BE THERE. I WILL MISS DOC ALOT WE WERE ALL SO CLOSE WHEN WE GREW UP AND EVEN OVER THE YEARS MY LOVE FOR DOC WAS STRONG. WE WILL MISS HIM ALOT. LOVE AUNT SHIRLEY

Robert Allen

March 7, 2006

I am very sorry about your great loss. Anything I can do, I am here.

Andy Collins

March 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Tom and he was so nice and easy to get along with.

Edie Jones

March 6, 2006

Gayle, Gary, Lois & Family - I am thinking of all of you. Knowing Tom for only a short while, I am confident he was a fine man who will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of you, please understand my circumstance in not attending the services. God Bless and comfort you all - EdieMae

Lois Cromer

March 6, 2006

Lois and Family

I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. I know it has been a real hard time for him the last few months. As I watched him try to bowl, which he dearly loved, it was very difficult for him. The last time I talked to him he was using a cain and just watching, when I asked him about it, he said he had fallen several times and was told to use it so maybe he wouldn't fall so much. He was a great guy and loved by all who knew him. Lois, you take care of yourself and I will call you later.

Lois Cromer

Brigitte Holmes

March 6, 2006

I'm sure sorry to hear about uncle Tom. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Lot's of love, Brigitte

Laura Todd

March 6, 2006

At some point in my life, I'm sure I saw "Doc". My father was Loren Earl Todd (Doc's first cousin). Although I don't remember Doc, I remember hearing stories and feel that in some way, I did know him. My deepest sympathy is extended to his immediate family and closest friends.

SHIRLEY AND ED DOWLING

March 6, 2006

WE LOVE YOU SHIRLEY AND ED DOWLING

Bobbi Bartok

March 6, 2006

Our prayers our with you.

Bobbi and Ricky

Beverly Brown Libich

March 6, 2006

A school mate from Prescott.I'll always remember you and your sister and all your family.You were a wonderful person.

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