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Thomas Sims Obituary
December 15, 1931 - March 7, 2021
Kansas City, Missouri - Judge Thomas E. Sims, Sr. (89) passed away peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on December 15, 1931 in Independence, MO to Thomas Harold Sims and Francis Carol (Taylor) Sims.
He graduated from Paseo High School in 1949, following graduation he joined the Navy and served in the Korean War from 1949-1953. After he completed his service in the Navy he returned to Kansas City where he met his wife Beverly. He attended college at the University of Missouri – Kansas City where he graduated with a Bachelors' degree in Business Administration then later received his Juris Doctorate at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 1961. He was hired by Rogers Field & Gentry Law as an Associate Trial Lawyer for 10 years. During his tenure, he served as a Trial Lawyer on the first Tobacco Litigation case in the nation. He later was appointed a Judgeship to the Municipal Court of Kansas City in 1970. After 25 years of service, he retired in 1995. During his career and after retirement he served on many boards and was involved in multiple organizations including: American Judicature Society, National Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Kansas City Bar Association, Kansas City Legal Secretaries Association, Sober House, North Kansas City Hospital Board 8 yrs., Board Member for the KCATA Streetcar initiative, Instructor at the National Judicial College in Reno, NV for 10 yrs., Sertoma of Kansas City, President of the Missouri Institute of Justice, Board Member of the Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas City, Assistant Scout Master - Boy Scouts of America Troup 179, Honorary Warrior of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say for 10yrs., and Member of the First Presbyterian Church of North Kansas City. He was married at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, MO and is survived by his loving wife, Beverly June (McCroskie) of 65 years. Tom is remembered lovingly by his three children, Thomas E. Sims, Jr. (Carol) of Liberty, MO; Shelby A. McFadden (Rick) of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Stephen A. Sims (Rene) of Kansas City, Mo; Two grandchildren, Trevor A. Beck of Kansas City, MO; Tyler J. Beck (Nicole) of Stacy, MN and four great grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Donations can be made to: First Presbyterian Church in North Kansas City, MO in lieu of flowers.
Services will be held at: Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3800 NE Parvin Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117. Visitation is 1:00pm – 2:00pm and Memorial Service is 2:00pm – 2:45pm.
Graveside Services are at 3:00pm at White Chapel Cemetery, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119.
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Don strada
March 19, 2021
Tom was an extraordinary good and kind man. I remember one evening in about 1950 or 1951 when Tom was on leave from the Navy and dropped by the our small one bedroom apartment to visit. Mom already had us kids in bed but I was able to sneak a peek at a nice looking young man dressed in his Uniform. Tom was a much loved cousin by my mother and our family. He rests in Gods grace now.
All our love to Beverly and family.
Carol Sims
March 17, 2021
Services will be Saturday 3/20. Details of place and time in the obituary.
Carol Sims
March 17, 2021
Funeral is Saturday 3/20/21 - Details of time and place are in the Obituary.
Diane Kennedy
March 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Beverly, and family. Judge Sims was a great friend to Kansas City Legal Secretaries and we so enjoyed all the jokes and times spent with him. I remember the Christmas dinners at your place and the many Bosses Night dinners throughout the years at KCLSA. He taught us so much--I remember him teaching us when to use "The Honorable" and just "Honorable" before judge. A great man who is and will be very much missed.
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Pamela Strada Ward
March 16, 2021
Tom was a wonderful, loving cousin. My whole family will miss his kindness, stories and loving smiles.
Samuel Buccero
March 15, 2021
Dear Sims family, I was honored to prosecute before Judge Thomas Sims as a young lawyer. It was a valuable learning experience. He always had my respect and the respect of my fellow attorneys. I used to remind him that people born on December 15 were blessed with great talent, since I share that birthdate. My condolences to Steve and the entire family.
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