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Services Wed., 11 AM, St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University. Private Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials to "Thomas C. Hunter Memorial Fund." The family will receive friends Tues., 6-8 PM at the Church HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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for Thomas Hunter
Abby
March 12, 2025
I dreamt about you again, many years later & you still visit in my dreams. I loved and cherished our friendship, I will forever. You´ll never be forgotten. I am so grateful for the time I had with you. I miss you. <3
Sending love and prayers to your family, I hope they are well.
aidan
February 20, 2025
i miss you tommy
Teri Williams
May 8, 2017
It's sad what happen to such a cute kid who loved science, math and video games. Such a good looking kid. I know that Thomas went straight to heaven and he is safe now, free of any pain or suffering.
Zye nelson
April 18, 2008
I'm so so so so so so so so so so so so so so sorry, I rode the bus woth Thomas {Zye}. He was really one of a kind.
God Bless You, Regina
April 16, 2008
You have my deepest condolences, Doctors Hunter. You and your family are in my prayers.
Brittnee Rakosky
April 7, 2008
Dear Dr.William and Claire Hunter,
I was in Toms class he was so funny and I will never forget the joy and laughter he gave me. I would like to let you know that i am truly sorry for your loss and that I will never forget tom, We love you TOM!
Sarah
April 4, 2008
I met Thomas last year at King Science, when he was in 5th and I was in 8th. He was a great kid and is and always willl be loved and missed.
Ginger Swinehart
March 28, 2008
My Nicholas will never forget Thomas..He says he will be his best friend forever.., he made Nick laugh so much at school and they ate lunch everyday together..he will be missed, and im so sorry for your loss. Thomas is in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
marlene james
March 28, 2008
Dear Hunter Family: i am a good friend of Barbara's in California and wanted you to know how saddened our family is over the tragic loss of your wonderful son, Thomas. Losing a child is one of the saddest life challenges and words that can give you true comfort are difficult to find. Just know that we care and are thinking of you during this time of loss. You have our sincere condolences and sympathy.
Marlene & Rick James
MJ Heywood
March 22, 2008
This is a tragic loss for the whole community. I pray justice is found for Hunter and Shrilee.
Anne and Eric Bode
March 22, 2008
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. My husband and I both attended medical school at Creighton. We are keeping your family in our prayers. May God help you through this tragedy.
CUMC RN
March 20, 2008
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Haven
March 19, 2008
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find strength at this time. The entire community is praying for your family, my deepest sympathy.
gloria eilenstine
March 19, 2008
i am sorry for your lost of your son. i am sorry to hear about thehousekeeper. i will keep you and your fsmilyin prayer
March 19, 2008
To The Hunter Family,
My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. My prayer is that God gives you strength to get through this difficult time.
Weeping endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
One of your Heart Patients
lyle bridgmon
March 19, 2008
may prayers are with you in your time of grief
Sarita and Wayne Penka
March 19, 2008
The tribute to Thomas, Tom, or Tommy was such a celebration of the real kid that Tommy was. We are sorry we never met him. It was wonderful to hear your other sons speak so highly of Tommy and you, their parents. We are so sorry. Wayne and Sarita Penka
Ida Robinson
March 19, 2008
To The Hunter Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you for the loss of your son. Just know your son is in God hands and he will be well taken care of. I moarn for your loss as my Heart Doctor and most of all as my friend.
From Ida Robinson and Family...
Cari Kresl
March 19, 2008
Dear Hunter Family, you don't know me but,since the tragic loss of your son/brother & Shirlee,I've been praying for you everyday.I am so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts & prayers.God Bless Thomas & Shirlee. May God give you strength at this time.
March 19, 2008
My grandson knew your son from school, he cannot understand how something like this can happen. It is all so very difficult, so painful. Please know you are in our prayers as we all try to understand and cope with this tragedy.
Donna Weise
March 19, 2008
Dear Bill and Claire,
My sincere condolences to you in the loss of your son and housekeeper. It has been 23 years since I worked with you in the Pathology Department at St. Joseph Hospital. But every day now my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time.
Teresa d
March 19, 2008
you and your family dont know me and i dont know what your going through but it hurts me to see a young man leave like he had to i want you all to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all god bless you
Jo Walton
March 19, 2008
To The Hunter Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked in the Medical Dean's Office with both Drs. Claire and Bill Hunter, and I remember the joy that Thomas brought you!
May it comfort you, at this time, to know that Thomas is home with Jesus resting in his arms in everlasting peace!
May God bless you.
Donald Epperson 11
March 19, 2008
I'm sorry for your family in the death of your son. I know your pain as I lost my son 16 months ago in a skateboarding accident,I'm so sorry. I pray that God gives you comfort and that my son can show your son around heaven. We will be reunited with them someday. God bless your family always.
Marlene Sigler
March 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your family in the tragic loss of your beautiful boy. I used to work at Creighton Cardiology and my family shared with me your loss. May God give you strength.
Sharon Jones and family
March 18, 2008
You don't know me or my family,but my grandson Liam Koerner went to school with Thomas. We were saddened when my daughter told us the news.Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Kathleen Corkery
March 18, 2008
Dear Brother, Claire, Tim, Rob and Jeff
It is with my deepest regret that I am not able to be with you all at this time. Please know there is not a minute that I do not grieve for you all with the loss of Thomas, a Son and a Brother.
Knowing the heavy pain and sadness you are going thru there is nothing I can say to ease the pain except to take comfort in God's love and knowing Thomas is in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Blessed Mother, Mary all the Angels and Saints.
Loving you all,
Your Sister and Aunt, Kathleen
Omaha & beyond
March 18, 2008
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your child. The pain you must be feeling is something a parent should ever have to experience. Please know that we as a city, state, country are grieving with you.
March 18, 2008
Drs. William and Claire Hunter:
My son knew Thomas from school. As a parent, I know that anything I could say to you at this time will be inadequate. Please know that Thomas blessed many people while he was on this earth. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Winn
March 18, 2008
I didn't know Thomas very well, but I considered him a friend. He was a friend to so many at school. Although he was on the other 6th grade team - we all miss him. We are praying for your family.
Toni Montalvo
March 18, 2008
Tom was a great boy. I am really sorry it had to come like this. I went to school with him. But i am going to thw wake this evening and tomorrow at the funeral.
Well will miss you at school Tom.
Toni Montalvo
Jamie Corkery
March 18, 2008
Bill, Claire, Tim, Rob and Jeff:
Please know that my prayers are with you all and Tom, please find comfort that he is with God looking after you all now.
I love all! God Bless!
Ron and family
March 18, 2008
Sincere condolences to you and your family during this terrible loss. Our love and sympathy is extended from the bottom of our hearts. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts.
Catherine Carter
March 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Dr. and Mrs. Hunter in the loss of your son and housekeeper. I worked with Dr. Hunter many years ago at St. Joseph Hospital and and know how precious his children are to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tanya Long
March 18, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of great loss. No parent should ever have to bury their own child.
March 18, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Operator 57 Douglas County 911 Center
March 18, 2008
Everyone at the 911 Center wish to express our deepest sympathy and extend all our prayers to your loving family in this time of loss of your beautiful child Thomas.
The Millet Family
March 18, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you and keep you in His loving arms,comforting you till He comes again.
Friends
March 18, 2008
To the Hunter Family - Keeping you in our hearts & prayers during this time. May GOD give you comfort, peace & strength.
DEB BAME
March 18, 2008
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. TAKE CARE. LOVE, PEACE AND MANY PRAYERS,
DEB (CREIGHTON INTERNAL MEDICINE)
March 17, 2008
I don't even have words to describe how sorry I am at the loss of your son and housekeeper. Just know that Omaha is praying for you.
friends
March 17, 2008
Hunter Family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your beautiful son. Please know that your are in the prayers of our family tonight. God bless.
William Schlueter
March 17, 2008
Although we are in Mexico, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Jeri Schlueter
Terrence Thomas
March 17, 2008
R.I.P. Thomas C. Hunter you will never be forgotten
lynn
March 17, 2008
To The Family:
Once again the people in Omaha is trying to understand why! The Lord will wipe the tears from your eyes,he will come and give you comfort when the hurt is too much to bear. Thomas was a great kid on earth ,but now he is your Angel looking down on you. The memories will be your sunshine after the rain I have never met any of you but I feel your pain.With my deepest sympathy.
Peggy Nielsen
March 17, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shirlee Sherman
March 17, 2008
The family of Shirlee Sherman would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Hunter family.
Stephanie Neujahr
March 17, 2008
Dear Bill, Claire and family,
We are so saddened at the loss of Tommy. There never seems to be the right words to say to bring comfort when we lose a loved one, especially a child. Just know that we love you. I only wish that I could be there in person to hug each of you. You are in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers.
With all our love,
Troy and Stephanie Neujahr and family
Ann G.
March 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. You now have a beautiful angel watching over you. God Bless your family
March 17, 2008
Hunter Family,
You are in the thoughts and prayers of the entire community, what a senseless tragedy. God Bless you all
Omaha resident
March 17, 2008
How sad for you to lose a loved one so young. But GOD is holding him in HIS loving hands right now. God Bless all of you.
Rosann Nichols
March 17, 2008
Dear Drs. Bill and Claire Hunter,
I was a medical student at Creighton University and fortunate enough to have both of you as instructors during my education. Just as you have both offered healing and peace to those entrusted to your care, may God grant you those same blessings during this difficult time. My family will continue to hold you in our prayers.
Rosann Cherian-Nichols, M.D.
Laura O'Brien
March 17, 2008
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. God bless and keep you and your family.
March 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherri and Nicole Crockett
March 17, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Thomas. I cannot even begin to imagine the loss of a child. My heart goes out to your entire family.
Diane & Max Kaye
March 17, 2008
The loss of a child, is giving up a part on one's self, and we hope that our caring will make your sorrow easier to bear. Our thoughts are with you, and may the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time. Max and I will miss his team mate and friend.
March 17, 2008
Words cannot being to express the magnitude of grief that we feel for you all at this time. May the Lord bless your hearts and minds during this difficult time.
P ODell
March 17, 2008
To the Hunter Family - I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I know my words will bring you little comfort but know that the community is behind you. I pray that you find peace and comfort from the lord, your family, and friends.
Mrs. Pat Pulsifer
March 17, 2008
To the Hunter family:
My heart goes out to all of you. Your loss is so great and so unnecessary. Tommy will be in our hearts and in our prayers. He was an important part of our pre-school family. We loved him very much.
Trisha, Dean, David, and Douglas Henrichs
March 16, 2008
Our family's deepest sympathies are with your family at this terrible time in your life. My son was a classmate of Thomas' and he is deeply saddened for the loss of such a great friend. Words can't express what you must be going through but we hope that our prays of hope will help heal the broken hearts of your whole family. May god be with you and yours while you grieve. We will deeply miss Thomas and his wonderful spirit for life. God bless.
Jody Garretson/J&J Fabrics
March 16, 2008
Dear Darling Claire & family,
Am grieved by your recent challenges & loss of your beloved Thomas. My heart goes out to you at this time of great loss. May you all be strong and feel the great love Thomas shares with each of you. May his great love give you strength and see you through this time of sorrow. Prayers from family & friends surround you to aid in your healing. Blessings
Misty Koerner
March 16, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family in the time of great loss. My son speaks highly of Thomas, as a friend and student. He was widely loved and will be greatly missed.
Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
Liam Koerner, and family
Sharon Attanasio
March 16, 2008
To the Hunter family-------I can only express my deepest sympathy and pray for you. Gus and Sharon Attanasio
Omaha Resident
March 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
March 16, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Your son and your family will remain in my prayers.
Peace be with you
Dawson&family Fusselman
March 16, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of need.Thomas was a great friend and we all will miss him. God Bless you.
Dianne and Roger Geiss
March 16, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kim Vessey
March 16, 2008
Dear Hunter Family,
I don't know your family,but that doesn't matter.I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son.
Taken away from you so needlessly.You are in my prayers,rest assured Thomas is home with the Lord right now.God Bless Kim Vessey
Ericka Murray
March 16, 2008
Thomas was a great student and he will be missed dearly. It's so sad to see such a great person leave us so soon! We all love you!
Gladys Demson
March 16, 2008
My condolences,it is sad that this had to happen.Thomas will be forever in your hearts,and the love with in.May God bless
Marie Reitan
March 16, 2008
Im very sorry about his death. I knew him at school. He was on my team but I really didn't know him. I only saw him in gym class. He was a nice person. he never got in trouble. Everybody on 6B will miss him and so will the rest of the school.
Lorie Miller
March 16, 2008
Keeping your family in my thoughts and my prayers.
King Science and Technology Magnet
Lori VanRyckeghem
March 16, 2008
I am so so very sorry for your loss and praying for your family.
Ruth Laudon
March 16, 2008
I can't even begin to know how you feel but I want to let you know my husband and I are keeping you both in our prayers. Thomas was much too young to leave the earth in our opinions...but the Lord knew best that it was time for Thomas to join Him. Omaha/CB areas care much for you both and your other children. God Bless You, with sincerest sympathy.
March 16, 2008
God bless your family during this tragic time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Omaha Public Schools Teacher
March 16, 2008
Words cannot express the shock, despair, and memories that you are going through. My thoughts, prayers and concern go to you and your family at this time. I didn't know Thomas, but empathize with you over the grief that you are having losing your son. I am sorry such a terrible thing had to happen to your son. God bless you!
Joan Warner
March 16, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy to the Hunter Family.
I am Joanie Warner, a patient of Dr. Claire Hunter. I was saddened and shocked when I heard of the terrible tragedy to your son and housekeeper.
I don't undertand it all and I don't know why it happened.
You have all been in my prayers and thoughts every day since I heard the news.
I just pray that God will comfort you and guide you through this deep loss and grief.
In Christ's Love,
Joanie Warner
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