Thomas Goslin Obituary

Thomas Stratton Goslin II
August 28, 1922 - September 13, 2014
Thomas S. Goslin II, of Modesto, passed away peacefully on September 13 at the age of 92.
Dr. Goslin was born in Wildwood, New Jersey, on August 28, 1922. He was graduated from Wildwood High School, Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary, and held a Doctor of Philosophy in history from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Goslin served the First Presbyterian Church of Paulsboro, New Jersey, and the First Presbyterian Church of Millville, New Jersey. He married Julia Payne Cox in Millville in 1950. He was then appointed a missionary under the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions in 1951 and taught church history and practical theology at the Union Theological Seminary in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From 1957 to 1967, he was pastor of the Doylestown Presbyterian Church in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In 1967 he was reappointed by the mission board and taught church history for fifteen years at the United Evangelical Seminary of Madrid, in Madrid, Spain. He also became the founding pastor of the Community Church of Madrid.

Following his retirement in 1982, he lived in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, where he was active in church and civic activities. In 2005, he and Julia moved to Tallahassee, Florida to live with their daughter Cay Hohmeister and her husband, Mark. Julia passed away in Tallahassee. In 2007, Dr. Goslin and Margaret Andreasen of Modesto, California were married and he moved to Modesto. During his career, Dr. Goslin wrote four books, edited another, contributed chapters in many books and wrote scores of magazine and journal articles.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia, with whom he had six children. He is survived by the six children: Catharine Hohmeister (Mark), Thomas III (Sandra), Bruce (Leslie), Ian (Elaine), Ann, and David (Melissa); 12 grandchildren, Meredith, Lauren, Monica, Elizabeth, Catherine, Sarah and Graham Goslin, Matthew Hohmeister (Holly), Emily Griffith (Eric), Adrian, Julia, and Flavia Loraque, and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Charlotte Griffith.
The service for Dr. Goslin will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at the Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave. Memorial gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of Modesto Covenant Church, Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave., Modesto, CA, 95350.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Sep. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Goslin

10 Entries

Cristina Michta

February 11, 2024

I don´t know where to begin to say how sorry I am and it´s many years later. I have known of Tom`s death, but I didn´t see the obituary and the book until tonight.

Tom helped me during my time in Madrid when I was completing my masters. I became a seventh child, and he had many "adopted children". He later married us. we have spent vacations at Wildwood and I love the entire Goslin family. I know that he is shining in heaven. I look forward to being reunited one day with Tom and Julia.

Mario Nocito

March 10, 2015

My good friend I did not know you left us. You started Wildwood High School Alumni and he appointed me Pres. which lasted for 14 years. I am so sorry for Tom;s family Marcia and I, Mario Nocito knew Julia and was over their house for many meetings. Tonight something made me look up Tom and I found his obit and I am very sad I did not say goodbye. Well, goodbye to my friend I will miss you and thank you.

October 26, 2014

I will miss you, Tom, but thank God for bringing you into my family's life, for your baptizing our children, and mentoring us in our spiritual journey. What wonderful memories we have of our visits with you and Marge in Modesto. Rest in peace.

Naomi Darville

September 22, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of "Dr.Tom's" passing. He taught my confirmation class in Doylestown and my family and I have held such a special place for this dear man and always looked forward to his visits to Doylestown. I was delighted to travel to Wildwood when he was the grand marshall for the baby parade. So many memories! For all the saints who from their labors rest. . .holding each of his children and Marge in our prayers.

September 21, 2014

We are neighbors, and will miss seeing Tom every day, taking his walks with Marge. It will not be the same and we will miss him. What a wonderful life he has had, God Bless him and his family in their time of grief

Glenn and Sheri Todd, Modesto, Ca

Gayle Allard

September 18, 2014

What a legacy this great man has left us! I pray for his wonderful children and family as they cope with such an immense loss. I know God greeted him with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Jack Adams

September 18, 2014

There could never be a better brother-in-law than Tom. A man of great mind and great heart who had an impact on everyone he met. He will be sorely missed.

Jack Adams

September 18, 2014

There could never be a better brother-in-law than Tom Goslin. He, and his widespread family, loved him dearly. May he rest in peace.

IdaLynn & Greg Wenhold

September 17, 2014

Cousin Tom holds a very special place in our hearts. He was without doubt my mother, Evelyn Thompson's, favorite cousin. I always heard stories of how he would drive her to meet my Dad before they were married - never telling my mom's parents - since at that time, my father was 13 years older than her. Cousin Tom kept her secret and made possible her meetings with my future father! They also apparently always "fought" at family dinners because he would pour peas onto her plate - and she hated peas:). Obviously, they were the best of friends in a brother/sister way. Cousin Tom promised my Dad when he passed away that he would check in on my mother - and he did for the almost 30 years that she was a widow. Now he is pouring peas onto her plate at the great banquet table in heaven! Also- Cousin Tom was very dear to me and my husband Greg, also a pastor, because he was a great encouragement and prayed for us and our children. He was a confidant and huge support - and we loved him dearly. I will be so happy to see him some day in heaven! Know that our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Madelyn & Sandy Simpson

September 17, 2014

We are happy that Tom is rejoicing in heaven, but we will miss him here!!! Tom was such a grand person, and he established such a wonderful legacy! Love and hugs to all!

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