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THOMAS FRANCIS WELLS

1930 - 2017

THOMAS FRANCIS WELLS obituary, 1930-2017, Mission, KS

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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THOMAS WELLS Obituary

JR. Thomas Francis Wells, Jr., 86, of Mission, Kan., passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at St. Pius Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Road, Mission, Kan., with the Rosary prayed at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Tom was born July 2, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong resident of Mission, and served as a councilman and was a volunteer for the Mission Fire Dept. Tom and his dad started the Thomas F. Wells Insurance Investigations and Adjustments. He was a member of St. Pius X, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Wanda and Doris and brother-in-law and best friend, Henry "Benny" DuPont. Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dolores J. Wells, four daughters, Stephanie Wells of Shawnee, Kan., Vicki Wells of Mission, Linda (Pat) McKessor of Overland Park, Kan., Susan Long of Merriam, Kan., six grandchildren, Samantha (Chris), Josh, Chris, Dustin, Dalton, Taylor, and three great grandchildren, Mya, Bradford and Makenzie. P.S. It is okay to leave the flowers at his grave now. Condolences may be left at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444. Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 4, 2017.

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Samantha Viesselman

January 10, 2017

Grandpa...I don't even know what to say right now...I don't even know what/how to feel. You are by far the BEST Grandfather in the world! I have been so lucky to have had you in my life. I don't know what I am going to do without you. I miss you more than you will ever know, and my heart is broken now that you are gone. Please stay with me in my dreams, and please let me know you are around me. Thank you for being such an awesome Great Grandpa to Mya and Bradford. They sure do miss you. Mya, Bradford and I have the best Guardian Angel now, and I am so blessed to have been able to call you "Grandpa"! My heart will never heal from the pain of losing you. I hope you are having a wonderful time in Heaven...don't cause too much trouble with Uncle Hank! Please tell Gigi I love and miss her too. I love you so much Grandpa...I will see you again one day.

Kelly (Redman) Polston

January 4, 2017

Stephanie, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I was just looking at your group photos on your Facebook page. You , your mom and your sisters are all in my prayers. May your wonderful memories help you all thru this most difficult time.

Sue Anne Weddell

January 4, 2017

My Dear Wells Family,
Please know how heartbroken I am over Tom's passing! I have memories of so many special times spent with your family and loving all of his jokes and great stories!
God bless you all in your healing process! It does my heart good though to picture him and Uncle Hank being together again ❤

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Therese Ferguson

January 4, 2017

My Dearest Uncle Tom. You will be so missed . I was so proud and honored to have such a wonderful, caring, loving Uncle all these years. Not to mention your sense of humor ! Lots of great memories. My heartfelt sympathy to my wonderful Aunt Dee and cousins for their loss. Please give Mom and Dad aka Benny a big hug when you get to heaven . All my love and prayers
Your niece Therese

Gwenn Venable

January 3, 2017

Prayers of love for your family as you walk through his difficult time. We are blessed to have had Tom in our lives. May the Lord surround you with his strength, guidance and peace. Love Bill & Gwenn

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Pius Catholic Church

5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66215

Jan

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Pius X Catholic Church

MO 66215

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Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory - Lenexa

8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215

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