Thomas "Tom" Sneddon

1936 - 2019

Thomas "Tom" Sneddon obituary, 1936-2019, Osceola, IN

Thomas "Tom" Sneddon

1936 - 2019

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

Thomas Sneddon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 7, 2019.
Thomas “Tom”

Sneddon

Sept. 30, 1936 - June 4, 2019

OSCEOLA, IN - Thomas “Tom” Sneddon of Osceola passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, Indiana.

Tom was born on September 30, 1936 in Glassford, Scotland to the late John M. and Grace B. Sneddon. He and his family immigrated from Scotland in 1953, and settled in Mishawaka. He became a U.S. citizen shortly afterward and served in the United States Army Reserves.

In 1954, he was a founding member of the Caledonia Kilty Pipe Band, the official band of the city of Mishawaka. He continued as a member until 2007 when he could no longer participate due to health reasons.

On September 23, 1961, in South Bend, Tom married Judith “Judy” Wadsworth who preceded him in death in 2016. They resided in Osceola most of their married lives.

Tom spent most of his working years as a production manager for Experimental Nylon Products, an injection molding manufacturer.

He enjoyed long vacations with his wife and family as well as social activities such as golf and bowling leagues. He also loved telling stories, especially about his homeland of Scotland. He loved to laugh and always had a humorous angle to his tales.

Tom is survived by his sons, Tom (Deann) Sneddon of Goshen and Doug (Jan) Sneddon of Kalamazoo, Michigan; five grandchildren, Ana, Emeline, Amelia, Ian and Gracelyn; his sister, Janette (John) Carson of Mishawaka; and one brother, George (Charie) Sneddon of Taylors, South Carolina.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am, Monday, June 10, 2019 at South Bend First Church of the Nazarene, 51690 N. Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN 46635, where Tom and Judy had attended. Rev. David Bartley will officiate, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615 and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

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June 8, 2019

A dear friend. His humor and kindness will be missed. It was truly a pleasure to be a band mate. His stories and constant smile always helped to get through a sweltering parade day!
Paul Vanderpool

Rich MULLINS

June 7, 2019

Tom was a great man! A great band member! I always enjoyed a converstion with Tom, I will miss him!
He welcomed me to the Band... even though I was just a drummer!

June 7, 2019

Our condolences to Tom's family. We have such fond memories of the Sneddon families during ours years in Michiana. Many happy times were had in our times together. Old friends will not be forgotten!

Jim & Carol Nichols - Blue Ridge GA

June 7, 2019

Sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

Erica

June 7, 2019

I'm sorry for the loss of both your parents in such close proximity. As you try and face life's daily challenges, may the"peace of God" help you to endure- Philippians 4:7.

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