Thomas A. Ide

About

Macomber High School

Thomas Ide Obituary

IDE Thomas A. Thomas A. Ide, age 59, of Delaware, Ohio, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware. He was born in Toledo and graduated from Macomber High School. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War and later held management positions at various cabinet manufacturers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Ide and brother, Michael. He is survived by sons, Jacob and Jesse (Emily) Ide and his first beloved granddaughter, Caitlyn; brother, Jim (Karen) Ide; sister, Judy (Dave) Niece and special friend, Trina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 6th, beginning at 11 a.m. in the mortuary. Interment will be private. Please view and sign the guest registry at: www.coylefuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Blade on Jul. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Ide

5 Entries

Richard Sculley

July 11, 2007

The Tom Ide golf tournament was held today July 9, 2007. Eighteen holes were played. After the annual event was over, BBQ hotdogs, baked beans, and Coors Light were served. A plate was made for Tom and placed on a table at the 18th green. This hole is reached by crossing Tom's Bridge which crosses Trina's Pond. Vince Tejera was the winner by 3 strokes in a down to the wire finish over Richard Sculley, Tom's common-law brother-in-law; as Tom liked to say. A wonderful time was had by all. Many memories and Tomisms were shared. "A hero dies once but a coward dies a thousand times." "The term lay-up is not in my golf vocabulary." And perhaps the most repeated Tomism of the day and said throughout the match, "Watch and learn my friend, watch and learn." I had recalled this one to my good friend of 25 years, Vince Tejera. I will repeat it again now because for me it captures the essence of Tom Ide, my good friend. Tom was on the 4th tee, par 4, flower hole. It was the third time in five days that we had played this course and Tom knew it well. Our match was close with one day still to play. So nothing had yet been decided. Tom stepped up to his tee shot and struck it clean but much too high and into a tree. It (ball) dropped to the ground but into the tall and uncut grass. Way short also. I followed with a perfect tee shot, long and into the fairway. I walked over to Tom, pretending to feel sad and I asked him what he had in mind. He looked at the hole, then down at his ball, then back at the hole. Then he said, "watch and learn my friend, watch and learn." He hit the ball, grass flew, pine needles flew, dirt splattered everywhere! Then we saw the ball. It bounced twice and then fell into the cup!! I stood amazed! What a hell of a shot! Tom looked at me, only with a big grin, said nothing. Then he walked over to the hole, reached in with two fingers and carefully removed his ball. Then, pointing with his club, replied with a voice of victory, "I believe that we start the next hole from over there." That is Tom, my friend, forever...I miss you man...Rico, family and friends of Tom and Trina

steve jefferis

July 5, 2007

When I first met Tom,he first seemed like a city person new to the rural farm setting. I feel like I really blew him away when I put so much trust in him to take over and help me. He learned quickly how to operate all the equiptment and of course was a perfectionist. What a wonderful person he was. Seldom do people come into your life that you become so close to so fast and you can really count on. I will miss him dearly, my family got so used to his gentle manner and him always being around. As he saw the family near the cabin I hope one day I may see him there as well...Tom, you are one of my heros in the journey of life........ Steve Jefferis Delaware, ohio

Trina Sculley

July 5, 2007

Tom and I were friends and co-workers for 10 years before circumstances brought us together to this, the final page in our story. He became my best friend...my soulmate.
We spent the last five years together, pursuing new challenges and experiences. We lived every day as if it would be our last and I have no regrets that any of our time might have been wasted. I watched Tom become an accomplished ballroom dancer, particularly the latin dances, believe it or not (if you knew him). We spent the last year planning on buying two Harley Davidson motorcycles, learning to ride and planning the long trips we would take together. I am so happy for him that he had his bike for three months and he fulfilled the biggest personal challenge he had ever set for himself. When I ride my bike now, he is beside me, saying 'Come on Sculley', as he did when he encouraged me to do something I was hesitant to try. He loved me deeply and completely and always put my happiness before his. I learned from him how to love the same way. I will miss him so much...but I have no regrets to go with my heartache. Sculley

Annette McLaughlin

July 5, 2007

"Yo, Annette" he'd say when I came over their place. Always interested in what I had to say. Respectful to everyone he met. He was always there to lend a helping hand. I've never met someone who touched so many peoples lives. He was in the prime of his life, so happy. I'm so glad that I got a chance to know him and that we became friends. He will live on in my heart and fond memories.

Phil Crippen

July 4, 2007

To the Ide family, I just want to express my deepest condolences in the passing of Tommy.I know of Him through Jim whom I went to St.James with. The passing of a loved one is always painful especially at a young age.What ever pain you may have, just remember the good days with Tommie and things will be better.
May God bless all.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results