Tom Linsley - Kirkwood Park - Kirkwood, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 34.748 W 090° 25.246
15S E 724674 N 4273228
A bench in the wooded area at the southern entrance to the park.
Waymark Code: WM165Y0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2022
Views: 1
County of crossing: St. Louis County
Location of crossing: W. Monroe Ave., Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood
Bench Text:
Tom Linsley
GREATLY LOVED
PROFOUNDLY MISSED
"A longtime resident of Kirkwood, Linsley played guitar in his church's praise band for more than 10 years, first at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood and then at Kirkwood United Methodist Church.
"Thomas M Linsley lost his short but valiant battle with cancer on Oct. 21. He was born August 2, 1955 in St. Charles and grew up in Medora, IL. He is a 1973 graduate of Southwestern High School in Piasa, IL.
"He has lived in Kirkwood since 1987. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Diana (nee Dublo) and daughter Kaitlin "Katie" Linsley: his mother Margaret Linsley of Jerseyville Il. Two sisters Kathy Linsley of San Antonio TX, Nancy Linsley of Chicago: Two brothers Keith (Christy) Linsley of Mooreland, OK and Mike Linsley of Indianapolis, He was the brother-in-law to Charles (Debbie) Dublo of Bunker Hill Il. and uncle to nine nieces and nephews. His father Ralph Linsley precedes him in death.
"Tom worked in sales in the material packing industry for more than 35 years, most recently with Technical Packing Machinery, Inc.
"An avid lover of music Tom played guitar in his church's praise band for more than 10 years, first at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood and presently in the Kirkwood United Methodist Church Jubilee Band.
"His ever-present smile and inspirationally positive attitude will be greatly missed by his many friends, co-workers and family." ~ Bio provided by Bopp Funeral Home, printed in Patch, by Owen Skoler, October 26, 2012