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Thomas Hizar Obituary

Hizar, Thomas William 74, of Frontenac, died suddenly Sept. 1, 2013 in Budapest, Hungary. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anne Parham Hizar; a son, T. William Hizar, Jr. (Susie) of Webster Groves, a daughter, Kathryn Hizar Johnson (Brad) of Wake Forest, NC; four grand- children, Libby, Blair and Tommy Hizar, Sydney Johnson and a sister, Virginia Hizar Meyer (Bill) of Bluffton, SC. He was an uncle and friend to many. Services: A memorial service will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Adams Ave., Kirkwood, 63122 at 1:00 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 18. Interment private. Memorials may be made to the Mark Twain Home Foundation Endowment Fund, 120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO 63401 or First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. Boppchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 16, 2013.

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Valerie Lyles

September 12, 2025

Tom and Family,

I was just thinking of you a week ago. Please know that you are not forgotten.

Pat Merwin

October 6, 2013

We met on the Istanbul riverboat tour. I am very sorry for the Hizar family. I am glad to have been able to meet you and Tom.

karla bruabker

September 24, 2013

I know Kate and family in Raleigh. My heart breaks for her and the rest of the family. Our family is praying for peace and comfort for your hearts.

September 23, 2013

John and I are stunned and sickened by the death of your dear Tom. We were so charmed by him on our recent Danube cruise. May God give you strength and comfort at this time
Stephanie and John Couch

Chris McDermott

September 18, 2013

I just want to say how truly sorry we are for the Hizar family. Kate is a dear friend who I love and adore. Sending you all love and prayers. God Bless you all.
Mike and Chris McDermott

September 16, 2013

Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you my dear friend Anne. We shared many wonderful memories over the years. Tom had a great sense of humor and wit and he will be missed by so many!! Much love to you, Bill and Katie and families.
Anne and Dave Nichols

September 16, 2013

We express our condolences and prayers to the Hizar family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve and Nancy Weinreich
OLIVETTE, MO

Gerry Mandel

September 16, 2013

Tom was part of our early Mad Man days at Gardner Advertising. He and I worked together, spent many hours together, took trips together. He was smart and funny and challenging, and brought out the best in me. I am saddened by his much-too-soon departure, and share that sadness and loss with Anne and the rest of the family.

Gerry Mandel

September 16, 2013

Tom and I go back to our Mad Man days, working together at Gardner Advertising. We spent many hours throughout the years bringing out the best in each other. He was fun and challenging and, most importantly, a gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor. He is gone much too soon, and I share the sadness of his family.

Sallie Ervin

September 16, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Tom's family. I was privileged to know him and even more so, to visit with him in May at the Gardner Reunion.

Valerie Lyles Bellman

September 16, 2013

Blessings to Tom and his family. I have very fond memories of Tom - and his professionalism - at a time when I was a "newbie" at Gardner. Rest in peace.

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