Thomas A. Stogsdill
June 22, 1933 - April 28, 2016
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Thomas A. Stogsdill
June 22, 1933 - April 28, 2016
Obituary
Thomas A. Stogsdill was born June 22, 1933 in Missouri, child of James Wesley Stogsdill and Anna Augusta Stogsdill. He passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016.
He will be met in heaven not only by his mom and dad, but by his siblings (in order from oldest): William B. Stogsdill, Anzell E. Rothe, Wilbert D. Stogsdill, Alma Nadine Stogsdill (died in 1924), and Vursa Leah VanBuskirk. Survived by his last remaining sibling, sister Anna Marie Benson, 1929, 87 years of age. Further survived by his children, Brent Alan Stogsdill, Phillip Wayne Stogsdill, and Lisa Annette Stogsdill-Roquemore, and his extensive family of nieces and nephews.
Thomas retired at 55 from Naval Weapon Center, China Lake where he worked as an engineer for the Department of Defense, he retired to pursue sailing and traveling with his best and dear friend Linda Finco.
He loved to fly, hike, mountain climb, scuba, travel, sail, and live in La Paz. He was a long time member of the China Lake Mountain Rescue team.
He loved to cook and was always trying to figure out how ‘mom’ made certain things. He made a cookbook from newspaper recipes and tried something new all the time.
Thomas taught his children to be independent and to take responsibility for their own actions. He was a mixture of Frank Sinatra ‘I did it my way.’ and “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.’
Dad’s motto/philosophy: ‘Live life to the fullest.’ He often said, ‘You only pass this way once.’ and ‘No second chances.’
Dad was a happy soul… No regrets, except he would have liked that last glass of wine…
Please view the video at www.youtube.com/embed/e-y581HdWfY?rel=0. It was very special to Thomas and his daughter Lisa.
12 responses to Thomas A. Stogsdill
Debra Griggs says:
May 5, 2016
I send my love and prayers for Brent, Phillip and Lisa. God be with you during this time of great loss for you.
I remember my Uncle Tom, his laugh, his zest for life. He was very adventurous, sailed, climbed rocks, hikes, loved the outdoors,. I remember the visits that Uncle Tom and family made to my Mom and Dad’s house and the big meals my Mom would always prepare. My uncle Tom loved it. Uncle Tom visited my house once or twice after I was married, I do not believe my kids remember those visits well. They were young but my Uncle Tom adored his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. We were able to keep in touch via facebook. I think the last time I spoke with him was in December when we had the floods and he wanted to know if my sister and I were ok.
I also remember when my Dad took off driving from St. Louis to California and spent weeks with Uncle Tom and Aunt Marie. He enjoyed seeing all the sights there…I think my Uncle Tom took him everywhere.
I will miss Uncle Tom greatly, but as my Mom, Dad , Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles, he will remain in my heart forever. Say hi to the family up in heaven.
Love your niece
Deb (Stogsdill) Griggs
Youngest daughter of Bill
Lisa says:
May 5, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas A. Stogsdill
O'Connor Mortuary says:
May 5, 2016
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Allyssa says:
May 6, 2016
I will always remember a happy go lucky guy. I loved to watch his adventures sailing and cooking and eating and celebrating life. That is the way everyone should live day to day. Love you Grandpa Tom!!! Allyssa Potts
Beverly Huston says:
May 7, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas A. Stogsdill