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THOMAS GIDDENS Obituary

THOMAS O. GIDDENS Age 80, Henderson, Nevada, formerly a longtime resident of San Bernardino, entered the gates of Heaven on December 15, 2009. He is survived by Christine, his wife of 61 years; two children: daughter, Carol Bates of San Bernardino, son, Gary Bradley Giddens of Key Largo, Florida; five grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also s urvived by two sisters, Mary Frances Smith of San Bernardino and Lorraine Henderson of Sacramento, California. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul, and great-granddaughter, Madison Bates. He loved his family deeply. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and joined the San Bernardino City Fire Department in 1954, he was a Captain with the fire department when he retired in 1982. He will be missed by family and friends.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Dec. 20, 2009.

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Mary McDonald

December 31, 2009

Chris, it was nice to see you and Tom at Lisa's wedding. May you and your family's hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the all your happy times together.

Rachel Maglio

December 22, 2009

What a great man we have lost. He was a dedicated friend, loving father and Grandfather. I have MANY fond memories of visiting my papa at the firestations when I was little. As I got older I came to appreciate him even more, as we would sit and talk, I would listen to him tell me stories about his life for hours. I am thankful that he was a part of my 3 childrens lives. I am so very blessed and proud to have had him as my Papa!!! I will miss him terribly. He will remain forever in my heart.

Rachel Maglio
(Toms Grandaughter)

Jeanne Salvini

December 21, 2009

Dear Chris,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Tom will be dearly missed. Know that you are in my thoughts.

JACK BRANDT

December 20, 2009

SORRY TO HEAR THIS. I WORKED WITH TOM ON THE SBFD. HE WAS MY CAPTAIN FOR AWHILE. HE WAS A VERY GOOD CAPTAIN AND FUN TO WORK WITH. JACK BRANDT

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