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Thomas VanMeter Obituary

Thomas E. Van Meter

PATASKALA: Thomas E. Van Meter, 62, of Pataskala passed away April 4, 2014 at his home. Tom was originally from Bremen. He graduated in 1969 from Fairfield Union High School. Tom was employed by ASI Corp for 27 years. Tom was in the Army and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Gahanna. Tom loved watching NASCAR Races and was an avid Jeff Gordon fan. He also enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Tom is survived by his loving wife and best friend Roxie J. Van Meter; daughter Vanessa Vickroy of Sugar Grove; father Everett "Jake" Van Meter; brother Ron "Jake" Van Meter and sister Charlotte Bigham all of Bremen; sister-in-law Dixie Hardy of Pleasantville; granddaughters Tashia West of Buckeye Lake, Jayla West of Newark; niece Holly Hardy Burton of Sunbury. He was preceded in death by his mother Mabel Van Meter.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30AM Tuesday April 8, 2014 at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster with Pastor Connie Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Garden with military honors. Visitation will be on Monday April 7 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit

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Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Apr. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas VanMeter

22 Entries

Vickie Linehan

April 24, 2014

Roxie Terry n I are so sorry. We just got back to Ohio as we live in Florida much of the time. I was catching up on Lancaster news and read this and was so Sad. We just loved Tom. Kelli loved the tines he would come in the store. Our prayers are with you now and always. He was one of a kind and he will be missed Dearly. All our Love n hugs n prayers. God be with you

Selfe Family

April 10, 2014

Roxie and family,
Our hearts are simply breaking. Tom was always kind and entertaining on the occasions we saw him. It was clear the two of you had a very special bond. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you all with warm memories and comfort.
Robert, Sherry, TJ, Drew, Katy and Erin

Frankie Daily

April 8, 2014

Roxie Iam so sorry&sad Tom was such a kidder & a softy! Heaven has a awesome Angel.He will be missed!'

Rose Shaver

April 7, 2014

Roxie, we are so sorry to hear of Tom passing away.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Tom & Rose. If need anything girl let us know.

April 7, 2014

Charlotte and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Joe and Sally

April 7, 2014

Roxie and family..I was so sorry to hear about Tom..My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family..Betty Woodside

Ashley Nader

April 7, 2014

TS Tech is thinking of you throughout this difficult time and sending our prayers your way.

Mr Blackfoot

April 6, 2014

So sad 2 here about Tom I wish him heaven

Blackfoot

April 6, 2014

Tom will be miss by everyone he was a great man a great person I had the pleasure of knowing I wish him heaven.i know god needed him more than we did

TIM MARTIN

April 6, 2014

Tom and I worked together for 11 years. We shared an office and a lot more. He was an amazing man and his loss leaves a hole in my world. I will miss his friendship ,his sense of humor and his love of life. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Roxie and Tom's family

Mary (Kunkler) Prince

April 6, 2014

To my dear friends, I've known Tom all my life! I'm so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if the Kunkler's can help in any way.

Julie & Scott Mergen

April 6, 2014

May the wonderful memories comfort all of you with the love you shared. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers.

Sheri Blackburn

April 6, 2014

Roxie I am so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a good man and a great neighbor! Prayers to you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Catherine Kalb

April 6, 2014

I will miss seeing Tom at work and the way he picked on me when he passed me in the hallway. I always gave it right back to him with a smile and a laugh. Work will not be the same without him.

Dave Might

April 6, 2014

I'm sorry to hear about Tom this morning. He was a good friend in HS and when we all came home from the service. Always seemed have a smile. Rox, you and your family are in our hearts and thoughts, along with Tom.

Tom & Irene Sheets

April 6, 2014

Roxie and family, we are so sorry about the loss of Tom. He was a good friend, man, and always a gentleman!
God be with you at this time and always. Tom & Irene Sheets

Marsha & Jim Bowsher

April 6, 2014

Tom will be missed in many ways by many people. We enjoyed being with Tom and Roxie no matter where it was or for what reason. Tom was a good and loving man who would always be willing to help anyone for any reason. Rest in peace my friend and without any pain. God will take care of you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim Goodman

April 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Butch Miller

April 6, 2014

Kellie, Jake & Ron, Our utmost sympathy to you guys during this very sad time.I enjoyed the time Tom & I worked together. I always thought HE was blessed to know ME! I guess that door swung both ways!

Donna Pierce

April 6, 2014

I was sorry to hear of Tom's passing may God comfort the family in this loss. Tom always smiled anytime I saw him. He will be sadly missed.

Trudi and Floyd Peck

April 6, 2014

Roxie Chaolette and Jake. So sorry for your loss.

Larry and Inez Miller

April 5, 2014

We are so sorry to here about Tom's
passing. We sure had a lot of fun when
we were pulling STOMPERS. Our prayers
are with you.

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