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Thomas R. Vose
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Thomas R. Vose, 52, of Springfield, died at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at his home.
He was born Oct. 11, 1962, in Springfield, to James and Dianne Smith Vose.
Survivors include one daughter, Chloe Vose of Springfield; one son, Graham Vose of Springfield; one sister, Linda (Dennis) McQuinn of Springfield; one brother, Steven (Kristi) Vose of Illiopolis; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thomas graduated from Lanphier High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and his master's from Benedictine in Springfield. He was a longtime teacher and coach. He coached Lanphier High School baseball and was an assistant football coach.
Memorial Gathering: 4-7 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home.
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David Freeman
May 8, 2015
Our daughters are friends. Tom was a great guy. Sad to hear this. I can remember as if it was yesterday we would just stand and talk, sports, kids, life..in the driveway picking up kids or dropping off. Beautiful family! RIP COACH!
Charles Holloway III
May 8, 2015
I played baseball at Lanphier for coach Vose in 1996 & 1997. Rest in Peace coach
Barbara Pierce
May 7, 2015
Deepest condolences to The family of Tom's. To you Steve and your sister Linda. My prayers are with you. So sorry.
michelle Geary cassidy
May 7, 2015
I was a student of his he did drivers ed rip
Dodie Stannard
May 7, 2015
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
James Strainis
May 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss, our payers will be with your family, cousin from the Krebs-Strains line.
James & Carol Strainis (Tugboat)
Michael Tomlin Jr
May 7, 2015
When I read about this I couldn't believe it. He was a great man and coach. I don't think men like him realize how influential they are to kids. He treated everyone with respect and expected only the best from you. RIP coach
michelle cassidy
May 7, 2015
Sorry for your lost Mr.Voss was a Goodman rip
Krissy Wieties-Jakubik
May 6, 2015
Tommy was my first crush!! I remember so many good times when our families would get together. My condolences and prayers for his children, sister Linda and brother Steve. He will be dearly missed
Kevin Friedrich
May 6, 2015
Tommy "V" was a classmate and a good friend. We played many years of ball together. I was a pleasure to have known him. Rest in peace brother.
Robert and Kim Law
May 6, 2015
So sad and surprised to read the obituaries today and find Tom there. We haven't seen him in several years, but we will always remember him as a kind neighbor, a calm presence as a baseball coach to all the kids, including girls on Graham's baseball team during the elementary years. A great smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and especially two children Chloe and Graham.
Bob Nika
May 6, 2015
So many great times spent with Tommy in high school playing football and baseball together and coaching together for many years at Lanphier. God, thanks for giving Tommy peace. I am so proud to have spent so many years with you in my life.
May 6, 2015
May your soul rest in peace. I will remember how helpful you were when I started at Jefferson. Mrs. D.J.
May 6, 2015
Dear Vose family. Our sympathy and prayers go to the entire families. God Bless.
The Frank Strainis Family
Lake Bluff, IL
Bob Bartnick, Jr.
May 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Coach Vose had a very positive influence on me during my time on his teams at Lanphier. He brought me up to the varsity team as a freshman, and I spent the rest of my high school years playing for him. Praying for his entire family during this difficult time.
Steve Mumaw
May 6, 2015
Coach Vose will always be remembered. He was a great man and a great role model. Coach Vose helped me and many other young men at Lanphier High School grow. He was not only a coach but he was a friend. He is one of the reasons I got into coaching and his philosophies are ones I still use today in my coaching. God Bless you coach and God speed!
May 6, 2015
Chloe & Graham,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We hope that this will be a time that your family grows closer as you comfort each other and celebrate the good times you shared. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin, Lisa, Matt & Nathan Graham
Susan (Williams) Irwin
May 6, 2015
Prayers and blessings to the family. Tom was a classmate at St Agnes.
Marty Mueller
May 6, 2015
Prayers for peace, comfort and healing for the Vose family.
John Fleischacker
May 6, 2015
Steve, sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joby, Kim, Brooklyn, Joseph & Ryne Crum
May 6, 2015
Chloe & Graham - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! There are so many good memories of your Dad while teaching with him at Jefferson & Grant Middle School. Stay Strong!
Connie Lakin
May 6, 2015
Linda....so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda Burt Wheeler
May 6, 2015
To the Vose Family I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing my deepest sympathy is with you, We are cousins down the line through the Burts & Voses . He also worked at Jefferson Middle School while I worked there. God Bless you all
Pati & Rick Moscardelli
May 6, 2015
Chloe, we are so sad to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Adam Harrell
May 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He was good to me and my brother at Lanphier. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Demi Gekas
May 5, 2015
Chloe, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May he rest in peace. I will be praying for all of your family.
Diane T. Maurer-Howard
May 5, 2015
Linda, Dennis, Cory & Whit, and family, So sorry to hear of the news of your brother. God Bless you all. May he rest in peace.
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