Thomas Gardner Obituary

Dearest Tom,
We all miss you so.
Love, E and Gracie

We miss you Tom and think about you frequently. I talked to Schroder and Hartman during this pandemic and it gave us the opportunity to discuss the meaningful affect your presence had on all of us. Hartman is a account in Santa Monica and Schroder

R.I.P. Tom. Cant believe its been 10 years. The PTHS class of 63 sure misses you my friend.
Marsha Follett Pauly

I am going to try this again. First, condolences to Enid and Gracie. Tom you made a significant impact on my life at the beginning and the end and I thank you, mike

I would like to my express my condolences to Tom's family and to all who loved him.

I knew Tom from about the age of 3 when he lived down by the prision in Pontiac and we played on huge tractor tire swing in his back yard to recent reunions in Chicago. We were particularly close during High School, when we hung out together continuosly, often driving around the country in his Buick station wagon, talking about books (he was one of the few people who actually liked Dickens), singing sea ballads, having a brew or two and eating saltines.

What really impressed me about Tom was that while he was definately one of the best and the brightest and even after great success in his legal career he was alway way down to earth with a great sense of humor.

He was a great friend, a wonderful man and will truly be missed.

Tom Schroder,

To the Gardner family:

It was my supreme honor to work with Tom at Jones Day for several years. He took me under his wing, and for that I am very grateful.

There are so many things that made working with Tom a pleasure. He treated everyone with great respect, even a young associate like me. He never made unreasonable demands. He had a terrific sense of humor and was fun to be around. He commanded the respect of everyone he encountered, not through bluster or bullying, but through the power of his intellect and the strength of his character. What an amazing example he set for the young lawyers he loved to mentor! I am so lucky to have been one of them. I will miss him.

I hope you all are able to find strength and comfort in each other and in your memories.

Frank and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Lenkart, Springfield, Il

I am so sorry about Tom. I have some wonderful memories of visiting Uncle Delb and Aunt Isabel's home in Pontiac as a child, and chasing after Tom. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be greatly missed.
Please know that you all will be in my prayers.
Jill Gardner Lambert

To Tom's Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's death. I went to high school with Tom and remember those English,math, and band classes we were in. I am glad I got to see him at last year's reunion. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy Cashmer Stephenson

Dear Enid and Grace,
May the loving memories of your husband and father sustain and strengthen you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Ann, Steve and Chase Nasser

To the Family of Tom,
I grew up with Tom like many of his classmate in Pontiac, IL. We were particularly close during the 4-8th grades. Tom was a “class” guy then and am pleased from reading the many comments of his more recent friends that he remained a “classy” guy. I’m sorry I
haven’t been able to have remained closer. I regret your having pain, grief and a void at this time.

May our God and Savior meet your needs during this time.

Dear Enid and Grace,

You have my deepest sympathy on the untimely death of Tom.
I will remember Tom and you in my prayers.

I remember growing up with Tom in Pontiac and all the wonderful times we enjoyed. He was a great friend who stayed in touch over long distances. His smile was ever present and he was quick to share a cute joke -- usually of a political nature. Tom never let success change him. We will miss him.

I not only went to school with Tom at Pontiac, but we were neighbors right after our family moved to Pontiac from Saunemin. I hadn't seen Tom since our jr. yr. until our 45th class reunion in August of last yr. He was still very pleasant to talk with. All of his family and friends have my deepest sympathy, Marsha {Lorance} Forbes

Tom will be greatly missed. May God give you strength during this time.

I remember Tom when we were in the 8th grade at Central School in Pontiac. He looks the same as I remember him. I am sorry for your loss.

Enid and Grace, oh how I will miss Tom's electric laughter and sense of humor. Tom played a significant role in my life and will be forever grateful. Was so fortunate to meet with Tom these last hot summers in Chicago when we would laught forever discussing old times. Will certainly miss not having you around this summer and many summers.
Condolences to you Enid and Grace.
Mike Lavin

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Dear Family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tom's passing. We were in the same class at Pontiac Township High School and I have many fond memories of those times. I am very glad that I had the chance to visit with him at our last class reunion. I know he will be greatly missed by everyone. May you find peace and joy in your memories of him.

Tom was an very good lawyer but he also had the sensitivity to put time and attention in for his family. He will be missed. Roger

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was great to get to see him at our 45th reunion last year in Pontiac. Blessings to you. Take care

Dear Enid and the entire family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful presence in all our lives. Every day he said or did something that showed how very much he loved you. His family was everything to him. I'm sure you know that I have no real words to express how very much he meant to me through 17 years of working together so closely. I already miss him, especially his quirky sense of humor. I even miss our spirited disagreements (even the ones I lost). Jones Day won't be the same without him. I pray God's peace will embrace each of you.

Dear Family,
We wish you our deepest sympathy. Tom was a high school classmate--always kind, friendly and funny. We'll miss him. All of you are in our prayers.

Dorothy and Jim Shifflet

Dear Enid and children,
Barbara and I want to express our deepest sympathy. Tom and I grew up together from 1st grade through high school. He was a very good person, treated everyone great.

Our deepest sympathy to Tom's beloved family. We were classmates from Pontiac Township High School. It was always good to see him. He always shared stories about his children. May Tom rest in peace. God be with you all at this sad time.

Dear Family,
Deeply saddened to learn of Tom's death. I knew Tom in High School in Pontiac, IL and while he attended Wesleyan. He was sweet, bright and had a wonderful sense of humor. Had not seen him since our 5 year class reunion but have fond memories of him & our mutual friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. You, Enid, are living my worse nightmare - losing a spouse. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Bunny Mortimore Underwood

Frank and Family,

My condolences.

Dear Enid, We were so sad to hear of Tom's passing. What a great guy! We have so many wonderful memories. You, Tom and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Kathy and Jon Newcomb