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Thomas A. "Boy" LAYER Jr.

Thomas LAYER Obituary

"Big Tom" - "Gentle Giant" Age 48 of Waterville and Maplewood, MN Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017. Survived by son, Jake; fiancée, Tanya Kruesel; parents, Thomas Sr. and Stephanie (nee, Moeller); sisters, Antoinette Shelafoe, Paris Burns; 1 niece; 2 nephews; 1 great-nephew; 2 great-nieces; uncles; aunts; many cousins; and many, many friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Edward and Evelyn Moeller, William and Sarah Layer; 2 uncles, Robert and Leonard; 2 cousins, Charlie and Dorreen. We hope heaven is ready for an extra helping hand full of laughter, tons of jokes, and his big smile. Tom was always a kind and loving soul and he will be greatly missed by all. Private family service will be at a later date. Special thank you to the doctors and staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, to St. Therese of Woodbury, and St. Croix Hospice for their kindness and great care of Tom.


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Published by Pioneer Press on May 14, 2017.

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Charlie

May 8, 2024

Well Tom it´s been years now n though I´m married n living 1400 miles away, not a day got by that I don´t think of you and your family n house they all must miss you so much n if I was still a part of your life I would too you were a good man peace be with you ;)

Fawn Zinter

March 13, 2024

I know it has been 7 years since you went to heaven but, I just found out today. I am so sorry for all of your family and friends. You were way too young God bless your soul. I bet your embraced in the arms of Jesus and what a great place to be! Until we meet again Tom,
Fawn Zinter aka (Strawberry short cake)

May 16, 2019

Hard to believe it's been 2 years. I know your cracking jokes, dancing with the angels.

CoCo Millage

December 15, 2018

I love & miss U Tommy. I'm so glad we had our opportunity to say goodbye. I know U fought a tough battle just like my Pa & he is up there with U,Grandma Sarah, Uncles, Aunties, Cousins & all of my beloved pets.... I will see U all in my dreams .... and eventually share our time once again!

pat wallin wa

July 10, 2017

to the family `im lost for any word I cry , I asked about him many times throught the times of the life we are in he was tommy layer he was tommy layer my friend, and his time and name will never leave my mind ever

May 18, 2017

My heartfelt sadness & condolences goes out to Tommy's family. I am so sorry and shocked for your loss. Tommy had a big heart and would always make you laugh with his jokes. Heaven has gained a angel of humor and may he watch over his family as time goes by, ease their pain of his loss.

Love,
Kim M. Shelafoe

Stacie Warnsholz

May 17, 2017

R.I.P. Tom ! I am still in shock - Hope your dancing with the angels up there ! Until we all meet again...

Patricia Pokorny

May 16, 2017

Thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family during this difficult time.
RIP, my friend.... Thank you for the memories and you always had my back....

Linda Mularie

May 16, 2017

So very sorry for loss, strength,love and prayers are sent. God bless

Paris Burns

May 15, 2017

Tommy,
You were an amazing brother, so protecting, kind, loving, and always there for me when I needed you
with a bouquet of flowers in your hand and to wipe my tears away. The pain I feel from your loss is unbearable at times, still shaking my head so unbelievable. I love you and will miss you every day until my last breath. ♡

May 15, 2017

HEAVEN HAS TRULY GAINED A GEM.......

HE WAS A TREASURE TO EVERYONE HE MET....

THANKS BE TO GOD.....R.I.P. , TOM

YOUR HUGS WERE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!

C Majerus

May 15, 2017

This candle is in the wind for you always lit in your remembrance u always be my first you always had my back I was the first u brought home but tonya is your last n final you finally had the life you were looking for n it was taken way to soon I feel for everyone in your family I really wish I could see u but I understand it's to difficult for your family God bless until we meet again always n forever Charlann

Scott Nilssen

May 15, 2017

May the gift of family and friends ease your sorrow. Our hearts go out to you guys. Love Scotty and Dawn

CHIEF

May 15, 2017

When you saw Tom you knew you were going to smile & laugh THANK YOU Tom

Tom Sr. & Stephanie Layer & family

May 15, 2017

No one will ever miss Tom Jr....As much as our family will. It will never be the same with out him and our pain will never go away. He will be in our hearts forever and as time goes on our love will continue to grow. Until we all meet in heaven!

Tama (Morrison) Ellsworth

May 15, 2017

We will see each other again, when it's my time.
Until then watch over your family and let them know your their. Thank you for being a great cousin to me.
Your huge smiles and your laughter and your bear hugs I will miss. Love you Tommy.

May 14, 2017

Heaven gained a wonderful, kind, funny man. You will be missed Tom!

Bridget pfannes

May 14, 2017

Tommy will always be remembered by me as my neighbor Tommybear♡. I loved him like a brother. He always had my back. Always made me smile & laugh. Always was a good friend. Always a kind guy. Always a lover of good music. I will look for him in heaven when I get there.

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