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WASHINGTON - Thomas D. "Tom" Coovert, 68, of Washington passed away at 1:39 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019. at UnityPoint Health- Methodist in Peoria.
Tom was born on April 26, 1950, in Shelby, OH, to David and Mae Reber Coovert. He married Deon Stamm on June 14, 1969, at St. Patrick Church in Washington. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2015.
Surviving are one son, Anthony (Ann) Coovert of East Peoria; grandchildren, Jacob, Brogan, Corbin, Nate and Skyllar; his mother, Mae Coovert of Tremont; and his siblings, Paul, Christopher, Michael, Robert, Patrick, Daniel, Mary Ann and Denise.
He was also preceded in death by his father and son, Brian D. Coovert.
Tom graduated from Washington Community High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972 during the Vietnam War. He was a metallurgist at Caterpillar for 35 years, retiring in 2003. Tom enjoyed fishing at Kennel Lake and was an avid all-around sportsman. His passion was his grandkids. He loved attending their games and spending time with them.
A funeral Mass for Tom will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at St. Patrick Church in Washington. Father John Steffen will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2019, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. A recitation of the rosary will follow the visitation. Interment with military honors will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for a memorial at Robein School.
Tom's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Dave Kaup
February 23, 2025
It has been several years but Tom's memory still remains. Today is a day to think of the happy times knowing Tom
David Kaup
February 23, 2023
Cant believe its been 4 years. Saying prayers for Toms family on the anniversary of his passing
David Kaup
February 23, 2021
Remembering Tom on the anniversery of his passing.
David Kaup
February 24, 2020
We pray for Tom's family. Please remember the good memories and wonderful times shared with Tom. Always know we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven.
Vu
March 8, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan Weakley
March 5, 2019
I worked with Tom in Morton, he was a gifted story teller and would always have you laughing at the end, he always made the work day a lot more fun. My condolences to his family on your loss.
Terry Stalsberg
March 4, 2019
So, so sorry for your loss!! Your in our prayers!! -Terry, Brenda, Jonathan and Carol
David Kaup
March 2, 2019
To the family,
My sincere condolences to everyone. Tom was a great, caring, giving person who will be greatly missed. I pray that the family overcomes this sadness and will always remember the joy that Tom brought into everyone's life. He was one of a kind and I have many memories of our time we spent together at work and at the Met Lab get togethers.
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