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February 7, 2018
Tom,
Tomorrow it will be 12 years since you graced us with your smile. I will forever remember the great times that we had in homeroom and the laughter that you always created. While today is a day that will never leave my mind due to the hurt, I try to remember all of your amazing qualities as well. Your smile, your laughter, your love for planes, etc. Miss you, bud.
Guy Trudeau
April 5, 2016
I pray quite often for your family whenever I have adoration.
Rebecca Porter
February 11, 2015
I still think of you Thomas. The pain is still in my heart. I look at Jared and wonder how tall you would be along side him. We miss your laugh and pray for your family. Becki Porter
Linda Sage
February 8, 2015
Thinking of you Tom, I will always remember your constant excitement. No matter what was happening, a math meeting, a birthday party or just coming over to hang out, you would always light up the room. We think of you always, miss you.
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Anonymous
February 26, 2014
I recently read the story of your beautiful little boy, Tom. We serve a truly amazing God and I pray that He will give you strength and peace in your times of sorrow.
Kim Trosvik
February 8, 2013
This year, for whatever reason, has been so very hard. Last year, it felt like the date snuck up and surprised me, and I thought,"maybe this is what people mean when they say 'time heals'". I thought that maybe the gaping hole had started to heal. But this year, I have been involuntarily aware of the date, and the pain of loosing you has been ever present, and raw, at work, at home, while I sleep, while I'm awake. I miss you, so, so much. At work, we grow tomato clown fish, and the abbreviation used on the charts is TOM... and every time I see it, write it, I think of you. When I'm asked to spell my name, I start it, "T, as in Tom..." and I think of you.
I wish you were still with us. I think I mostly grieve for the memories that were never made. I love you, kiddo.
Kim
November 30, 2012
Well another year has past and you are now 19. Still miss you terribly. I think of you constantly. With every season or holiday change mom and me decorate your grave and the tree that we planted in your memory. I hope you enjoy it. I will continue to miss you for the rest of my life. I love you. Dad
November 30, 2011
My son, yesterday was your 18th. birthday. Time seems to fly by. I remember you as a spunky 12 yr. old that couldn't get enough of airplanes. Today, you would have been a high school senior. I try to picture you as you are growing up. Would you have been taller than me? I know at 12 you were already smarter than me. You would be graduating in June, probably with high honors too! Well, that's not to be and I will greatly miss seeing you at commencement. I will also miss what you could have been. memories that will never be. It is said that time heals but it's been nearly 6 years and it's still an open wound. Nothing has healed in me yet. It's still as fresh as ever. My only hope is that one day we will see eachother again. I miss you so. I love you son. Dad
November 29, 2011
Today you would have been 18. Would you have been thinking about college? Would you have had a girl friend? What would you be interested in now? I miss you. Love, Kim
November 29, 2010
17... You would have been 17. I wish you would have stuck around so I could see you at 17. The hole is still there: in our family, at the dinner table, in our hearts. You've been gone too long, and there is nothing anyone can do about that. I miss you, still. Happy Birthday, little brother. Love, Kim
December 1, 2009
My son, your 16th. birthday has just past 2 days ago and I find myself thinking of you more than ever. I'm wondering how tall you would be now, your smile and laughter. I miss you so. Happy Birthday my son. Love, Dad
November 14, 2009
I just read the article in the Trib about your son. My heart aches for you...what courage and strength you have to share his story. Peace be with you.
-a stranger
Evan Trosvik
February 8, 2009
Miles from home I only have to walk a short distance to see something that reminds me of you. I often wonder some of the facts you used to throw around about planes. driving to the airport at school I will ponder what the maximum take off weight of a specific aircraft is or what type of engine it has and how many foot pounds of thrust it can generate. no matter how much I study i know i will never be as quick on my toes with facts as my 12 year old little brother. I love you.
February 8, 2009
Well my son, it's been three years now and it doesn't seem to get any easier. Not an hour goes by that I don't think of you. I pass by your room and I can't bring myself to open the door. There is a picture of you in the living room that I still can't look at. It's just too much to bear. We all miss you. It is my hope that one day we will see each other again. Until then, I bid you farewell my son. Dad.
Levi Hansen
February 19, 2008
Thinking about you Tom. I feel for the fam and I know there's such an incredible void without you around.
We do our best to get together and celebrate birthdays and holidays...but it can never be the same without you there too. Man, I wish I could pull you around the yard in the wagon just one more time.
How proud you would be of your sisters and the Bully organization! How strong they are together...the way that your mom and dad are raising money to help families like ours and hopefully prevent other tragedies. It's really such a positive movement!
I go to war against cruelty in the alternative school settings. Kids that have been kicked around and lost in the system. I bet you'd like that. :)
I'm in the unique situation where I'm asked to meet with teen groups and talk about bullying, feelings, tolerance and acceptance.
To date I've talked to literally hundreds of kids and I share your story and my own. You'd be surprised how many kids feel like you must have.
Often they seem just glad to hear that what they are going through is normal and most importantly that someone cares.
It's funny in a way, because we have school psychologists and therapists...yet these boys want to talk to me...the computer guy. :p
Wish you could see all of the thank you cards that they make me, some of them even call me their best friend. All for just opening up to them.
I only wish I could have talked to you or known you were in trouble.
...
I suppose we all wish that. ;(
Anyway I'm trying to do what I can to befriend kids that seem troubled and lonely.
I think that you'd agree with the motto that I preach daily to these little fellas: "Be good to each other."
we love and miss you always. God willing we will meet again. Take care of our pets up there.
Prayers to mom and dad, all family and friends. God bless.
Dad
February 8, 2008
My son, it's been two years now since you left us. It seems like an eternity and it seems like yesterday. I think of you constantly and miss you so much. I miss those back rubs you would give me after supper and how we would agree on how much to pay you. Right now I would pay a million dollars for one of those fantastic back rubs! I will love you forever and I hope that one day we will all be together again.
Evan Trosvik
February 8, 2008
Drat I thought I was going to beat Kim to it... I love you Tom I think about you everyday I walk through the halls and see the model planes and the Air Force paraphernalia in the display cases.
Kim Trosvik
February 7, 2008
Since I'll be on a plane tomorrow.... I love you bud. I miss you. I really, really miss you.
rebecca porter
February 8, 2007
We still think of you often. We still miss your goofy laugh. We still love you. You are still the best friend Jared has ever had. Glen, Becki, Jared and Jacob Porter
Abby Alvarez
February 8, 2007
I knew Tom, he was in my spanish class, i miss him very much and today is the anniversary of his eath and i hope everyone can remember him.
Evan Trosvik
February 8, 2007
Love ya bro!
Kim Trosvik
February 7, 2007
I love you Tommy.
Kim (the second best sister of the year) Trosvik
December 13, 2006
Tommy, my heart hurt when I called home this thanksgiving and I didn't get to hear your squeaky voice. On your birthday, I had to give a presentation on Airlift pumps, and as a tribute to you, I put a picture at the end of an airplane "airlift" flying off into the sunset. My heart hurt then too. Then the other day, I saw a show about marine engineering, and they talked about the underwater hotel in the Keys that you told me about last christmas. I wanted to call you up and tell you you were right, and how cool it sounded.
I miss you still, little bud.
Merry Christmas.
Stacy "sister of the year" Hansen
November 29, 2006
Miss you Tom! Thinking about you on this day, your birthday. You are loved by so many and are missed greatly! Happy 13th.
Levi Hansen
October 31, 2006
Miss you Tom. We think about you all the time.
Love, Levi Stacy Jaren and Lauren.
Abby Alvarez
October 25, 2006
Hi it's me again i am just signing this to renew my signature so i can let everyone else who signs this know that we all still think about Tom and this incident all the time and truly miss him
I miss you tom
Jennifer Vettel
April 1, 2006
Trosvik Family -
I was saddened to hear of Tommy's death. My family will keep you in our prayers.
MaryEllen Burke
March 19, 2006
Fred, Kathy and Family,
Fred and Kathy, it is 3-19-06.We just learned of your loss. We are so sorry and our hearts are breaking. Fred, Stephen would love for you to email him or call him. His email is [email protected]. You all are in our prayers. Peace to you all, all our love Stephen and MaryEllen Burke
Kim Trosvik
February 26, 2006
Tommy, when I left to come back to school, I gave you a hug and you told me "see you later". I didn't think that would mean I'd have to wait my whole life to see you again. When I got the news from Mom, they were rushing you to the hospital. that was the worst phone call I ever recieved. I know I didn't see you every day, but now I can't help but think everyday about how I'll never see you.
I miss your high pitched voice proding me on " I bet you're not going to tickle mee" and your squeals when I actually proved you wrong. I wish so bad I could hear them again.
I love you little bro, I'm sorry I didn't tell you that every day.
Be good up there in heaven, and just you wait until I get up there cause I'm gonna tickle you until I make up for all the times I couldn't and won't be able to.
I love you bud.
LeAnn Snidarich
February 22, 2006
Trosviks,
I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy. He was such a joy to have participate in our program. Evan, he was so proud to be your little brother. Remember how much he loved you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Cheryl Kuehne
February 21, 2006
Fred, Kathy and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about your son. Steve actually heard about it through a co worker, and we looked it up.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. We miss you alot. Call us sometime and we can come out to Ham Lake for a visit.
Take care and hope to hear from you sometime, OK?
651-462-1570
Evan Trosvik
February 16, 2006
I never really got to say goodbye to my little Bro, between staying strong in front of my family and trying to stay busy with random unnecessary tasks, my thoughts and tears remained at bay only to come out on long sleepless nights as I slept on the couch this past week.
Just remember Tommy that I always loved you, even when my things went missing (I'm still missing the remote to my play station)
I will always remember how you were always at my heels eager to be like your big brother even if you didn’t know what you were getting yourself into.
When ever you would invent something you would seek my approval as if my opinion was greater than anyone else’s.
I love you Tommy I'm sorry I never let you fly my plane; I was just waiting for a nice summer day when we could go down to the park together.
Denise Harvey (Mechels)
February 14, 2006
Fred, Kathy, and Family,
Words are hard to come by, but please just know that I am thinking about all of you and saying prayers for you. Let God's arms embrace you through this difficult time.
Sarah Collings
February 14, 2006
Dear Trosvik Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
(Lance's Wife)
Virginia Kost
February 14, 2006
Fred, Kathy, and family,
Words at this time seem so inadequate. From a mother to a mother, Kathy, I want you to know that no matter what the past may have held when a mother loses a child there is no greater pain! Fred, I am truly sorry for what your whole family is going through.
Evan, you are a rock! I really enjoyed getting to know you so well at Blaine High School. Keep being strong for your mom and dad, sisters and brother and we will be praying for all of you!
God bless you! Virginia Kost
Rosa Edholm
February 13, 2006
Dear Trosviks-
I didn't know Thomas, but I met Evan on a church reatreat and he is an aquaintance of mine. I cannot express the sorrow I feel about the loss of your son. I've lost more friends and relatives within the past two months than I ever have before, and I too am grieving. A good friend of mine, Hannah Pearson, passed away in a car accident just over two months ago. When I heard of Thomas's death, I immeadiatly thought of how Hannah has a new friend with her in Heaven.
It was only yesterday that I found that my brother's friend passed away as a result of a hit-and-run accident. Now Hannah and Thomas have another friend with them in Heaven.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
In His Healing Grace,
Chris Heise
February 13, 2006
Trosvik Family,
My deepest sympathy is with you all. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Taylor O'Dell
February 13, 2006
I was in Thomas' second grade class. he gave everyone laughs and great times. I cannot belive the pain you must be going through in the loss of Tom. you family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Janelle Secord
February 13, 2006
I am sorry to hear about your loss, I know exactly what you are going through. Please feel free to contact me at anytime to talk. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Kostick
February 13, 2006
Hello;
I am very sorry for your pain of losing Tom. I just got to know him the week before he died at alter servers training at the Church of Saint Paul. He smiled at me and introduced himself to me. I will miss him and hope you are not too sad. My mom and Dad said we can pray for and to him because he has beheld the face of God. That is awesome. I will pray for you too.
God Bless;
Michael Kostick (12years old)
David Wood
February 13, 2006
I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy while visiting the Trosvik family last December. He was a genuine, funny, charming, caring boy. He will be missed greatly. My wish for all the Trosvik family is the strength to endure this loss and find peace again.
John & April Thomas
February 13, 2006
Trosvik Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find Love and Comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ is with Tommy now and his Arms are around you to give you peace.
Love to you all
Mitchell Maas
February 13, 2006
Tom was a lot of fun. He was in several of my classes at school. He could make me laugh like no one else. We had a great time at Lego League. I will miss his smiling face and funny voices. Now there is another angel to watch over all of us.
Johnna Lawrence
February 12, 2006
Dear Trosvik Family,
This is an inconcievable loss, and you all have been in and will continue to be in my prayers. May God's love for you surround you, guide you and strengthen you.
Please know that I will remember Thomas as Steve and Kimmy's little brother, tagging along at conferences and concerts, always smiling! I am so sorry that I didn't get to know him better..
Chuck & Denyse Aldrich
February 12, 2006
Trosvik family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for comfort and courage throughout this difficult time.
Lovingly,
Kurt Witte
February 12, 2006
Dear Fred, Kathy,Kim,Evan and Steve, I was deeply shaken by the news of Tommys passing, and am thinking of you in this difficult time. I appreciated the opportunity to get to know and care for Tommy. He will be greatly missed.
I have wonderful memories of Tommy as an inquisitive,friendly and overall charming boy. His smile, his little mop of curly hair and his disarming mannner and curiosity were special. God's peace to you and your family. Dr. Kurt
Abby Alvarez
February 12, 2006
Tom was a great and smiley kid. He could make anyone smile and everyone laugh. He was in my spanish class and I will miss his volunteering. He was a smart, fun, and very welcoming. He easily made himself known. he will be missed
Collin Arneson
February 12, 2006
Dear Trosvik Family,
Tom will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful person, and far to young to die. He will continue to live on in our hearts.
David, Carol Tews
February 12, 2006
Fred,Kathy and family
Our deepest sympathy is with you all. You will always be in our thoughts.
phil knutson
February 12, 2006
Dear Fred Kathy and family
My wife and I are in Az. for the month so will not be able to attend the service for thomas.
Florence and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Thomas.
I'll give you folks a visit when we get back to Minn.
Carrie Burk
February 12, 2006
Tommy,
You are by far one of the best little brothers anyone can ask for. These are a few of the numerous things that I will miss: I am greatly going to miss your hugs. You always hugged longer and firmer than anyone that I know. Your squeaky voice to match your beautiful personality. Your unending words of encouragement through my schooling. Your ability to read my Masters level textbooks that I didn't even understand. Your beautiful smile that made all around you smile. Your intriguing outlook on life (and I used to think that I wanted to save the world, it never compared to how you wanted to save the world). You always did everything 110 percent. Your passions in life were so important to you. I have learned so much from watching you and from all of the interesting facts about planes, the world, and life in general.
Your life was cut so short. Tommy, I will make it my life's mission to never let another child hurt the way you hurt.
It's so hard to say goodbye to you. So I will just have to say, until we meet again. Know that I will think of you everyday and think of the wonderful lessons in life that you have taught me.
Tommy, I love you so very much.
Carrie
Carrie Burk
February 12, 2006
Tommy,
You are by far one of the best little brothers anyone can ask for. These are a few of the numerous things that I will miss: I am greatly going to miss your hugs. You always hugged longer and firmer than anyone that I know. Your squeaky voice to match your beautiful personality. Your unending words of encouragement through my schooling. Your ability to read my Masters level textbooks that I didn't even understand. Your beautiful smile that made all around you smile. Your intriguing outlook on life (and I used to think that I wanted to save the world, it never compared to how you wanted to save the world). You always did everything 110 percent. Your passions in life were so important to you. I have learned so much from watching you and from all of the interesting facts about planes, the world, and life in general.
Your life was cut so short. Tommy, I will make it my life's mission to never let another child hurt the way you hurt.
It's so hard to say goodbye to you. So I will just have to say, until we meet again. Know that I will think of you everyday and think of the wonderful lessons in life that you have taught me.
Tommy, I love you so very much.
Carrie
Claudia Diggs
February 11, 2006
Dear Fred and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Toni Whalen
February 11, 2006
Tom!! he was a great kid! i always saw him smiling in the halls. He was also in my math class making all these funny jokes always telling us about him! He never was mean to anyone. I dont think he could hurt a fly. We miss you Tom!!
~Toni Whalen
Kim Steele
February 11, 2006
My prayers are with you all. I very much enjoyed having Thomas in my Family Formation class a couple of years ago, he brought a great smile and wonderful sense of humor to class. May the peace of Jesus comfort you.
Kim Steele (Church of Saint Paul)
Rebecca Porter
February 11, 2006
Thomas and Jared have been true friends since first grade. Even being seperated to different schools couldn't interfere with their friendship. Our family has enjoyed Thomas as our guest many times. He was the most intelligent, kind and mature kid we've known. His silly smile and amazing ideas were infectious. We hold your family in our hearts and our prayers as we all struggle with this inconprehensible loss.
Glen, Becki, Jared and Jacob Porter
Levi Hansen
February 11, 2006
My name is Levi. Tom's oldest sister Stacy is my wife.
Man. It's hard to know what to say, so I'll just share some favorite thoughts/memories of Tom.
I remember the way the happy curly headed blond smiled and laughed alot. He and Steve were little when I started coming around.
Those guys loved me, because I loved playing with them. They were often climbing on me. One of my favorite things was when Steve and Evan would climb into their wagon and I'd pull them up and down the hill. They really loved it.
Tom didn't ever want to hurt anybody. He wanted to help you. He could play rough like any other kid, but if you ever saw him with animals, his true gentle nature was revealed.
He was proud of the fact that he picked out our cat, Jade. Everytime he came to visit it was important to him to find her and give her attention.
We love and miss him. I know my son will miss playing trains with his Uncle Tom, and my daughter will have to learn to know him through us. We will honor his memory and I thank god for sharing him with us. We pray continued courage for Fred and Kathy, and love and peace.
Sue Mackedanz
February 11, 2006
Fred, Kathy and Family,
As Tom reached for the hand of God to bring him home and live in peace, may you also remember the joy and love you received from Tom during his stay with you here on earth. You will reunite with Tom again in your everlasting home with God.
My heart aches for your loss as my thoughts weave in and out of Cory's joyous time with Tom. He has become a part of all of us. We loved him and will never forget him. Forever and Always, Sue
Chris Kamp
February 11, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout this difficult time.
Catherine Timmons
February 11, 2006
Dear Trosvik Family -
This is the hardest part of living so far away from my family. Not only have I been unable to get to know you, but I can't even be there to support you in this time of heartbreaking loss. I am so very sorry. I am praying that God will bring comfort and hope to you in this time of hurt and pain.
I don't understand why things like this happen, but I know that God is bigger than all of our human endeavors, and He loves you and Tommy very much. His mercy gives us the hope we have to cling to - that in Christ, we may be reunited with our lost loved ones.
Isaiah 43:1-3 assures us that the devastating things on this earth will not separate us eternally from our God.
But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I am committed to praying for you and your family, not just today and this week, but for several months to come. I have put a note on my refrigerator to remind me. Please let me know if you have specific needs so I can pray effectively.
Your cousin,
Catherine Nyberg Timmons
Cory Mackedanz
February 11, 2006
Tom is a really great kid, and I am really glad that I got to know him and to become a friend to him. I will miss him, but I know that he is in a better place now, waiting for us all.
Daelynn Buirge
February 11, 2006
Tom went to my school and we had a lot of classes together. One of his favorite classes was Spanish. He always loved to volunteer to be teacher of the day. In math he was always able to answer even the hardest questions from our math teacher. I knew he was extremely smart, nice, and caring. I will miss him dearly!
Love,
Daelynn Buirge
aka:friend
Roger & Irma Mechels
February 11, 2006
Our "Thoughts and Prayers" are with you and your family.
Abby Jannett
February 11, 2006
I was in Thomas' third grade class. Sorry to heard of this sad news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ashley Bergin
February 11, 2006
Dear Trosvik Family,
I'm very sorry for the loss of Tom. I went to school with him, and when I saw him in the hall he was always smiling. His smile was contagious. Tom is a very good person and he has a wonderful personality. He will always be in my heart.
Ashley Bergin
February 11, 2006
May God bless the soul of your son and give you courage.
Denise DeMars and Dan Winkel
Linda Sage
February 11, 2006
Dear Fred, Kathy and family,
Our hearts are broken for you. Tom has given our family many hours of joy and laughs over the years, we are thankful to have had that time with him. We all love Tom so much and we will miss him tremendously.
Linda, Shahn, Alex and Cody
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