Thank You!

Thank you to everyone for all of your kind and loving thoughts and for everything you have done for my Mother and our family!  Both Mom and Dad were truely blessed with many great friends!

Newspaper Obituary

Dear friend and my soul mate Tom Spangler strummed his last guitar chords here on this earth Thursday, July 21, 2011, surrounded and supported by loving family, friends and caregivers.   Born in Norfolk Nebraska October 24, 1938, raised and attended school in Denver Colorado.  He married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia on July 26, 1959.  After graduating from Colorado School of Mines, they were blessed with the opportunity to work throughout the country from coast to coast where the beginnings of many friendships began.  During this chapter of his life, he and Sylvia again were blessed with two beautiful children, Tommy and Tammy.  Because of Tom’s gentle loving caring ways, lasting friendships exponentially flourished and grew.  His dry quick wit was a gift for all and remained with him until his final breath.  “To know him was to love him.”  His relationship with his loving God, family, friends, pets and his love of music were many of his passions. 

Tom joins his father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and other loved ones.  Leaving behind his loving wife Sylvia, two children: Tom Spangler Jr. (Penny), Tammy Iriondo (Greg), four wonderful grandchildren: Joshua Iriondo, Sarah Spangler, Christopher Iriondo, Rebecca Spangler, sister: Vicky Woodcook, brother-in-law: Brian Dietz, “De-Niece” (Denise), “De-Nephew” (Michael), many loving cousins and cherished friends.  Not to forget his buddy Hunter and his princess Amber.

A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held Saturday, July 30^th at high noon, Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 920 Tonaquint Drive, St. George, UT 84770, immediately followed by lunch and reminiscing at the Lexington, 850 South Bluff Street.

www.tomspanglersr.blogspot.com

In lieu of flowers donations in Tom’s name may be sent to: Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church or Zion’s Way Hospice.

Celebration of Life Service

I wanted to let everyone know as soon as we could the plans for Dad's services so here you go -

What: Celebration of Dad's Life
Date: Saturday, July 30th
Time: Noon
Place: Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
           920 Tonaquint Drive
           St. George, UT 84770

Click here for Directions/Map to the Church

Immediately following the Celebration of Dad's life we want everyone to join us for lunch and reminiscing at the Lexington Hotel - 850 S. Bluff Street, St. George, UT 84770

Click here for directions/map to the Lexington Hotel

Please join us!

Contact Tom Jr.= tspangler@ezParties.com
801.651.8529

In lieu of flowers please make donations to either:
-Shephard of the Hills United Methodist Church
or
-Zion's Way Hospice

Friday, July 22, 2011

Please feel free to post your comments here on the blog, I know my Mother would love to read and hear from you.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Heaven gained an amazing man this afternoon. After a long hard 2 year battle my father passed. He was surrounded by love and family and now joins his father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and more. Thank you again to all for everything you have done for my mother and father, I know they loved you all very much!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Dad continues to hang in there and has had many many visitors today. Thank you all for stopping by I know my Dad appreciates it and is aware of your presence. I also know my Mom appreciates your support and love. We are enjoying each added day and hour with Dad.

Monday, July 18, 2011

It been an emotional few days with lots of ups and downs. Hospice has been great! They advised Tammy and I to stay close and not return to SLC just yet. We had a great day today, with what the Hospice nurse called a "window".....needless to say to took advantage. The dogs got to come up and visit with Dad for a few minutes and everyone loved it!

Next Chapter

Hi all -  We are moving into the next chapter of Dad's life.  On Thursday the 14th of July we relocated Dad to Kolob Care & Rehabilitation Center in St. George UT.  After a rough and shakey start for Mom things seem to be smoothing out and running better..............lol

His address is:
Kolob Care & Rehabilition Center
178 S. 1200 E.
St. George, UT 84790

Mom's cells phone # remains the same, and she may or may not answer but will certainly return your message when she can.

Don't hesitate to email myself or Mom at any time.

Tom Jr. = tspangler@ezparties.com
Syl = syltom@sunrivertoday.com

Update on Tom's recovery from 6/16/09 surgery

Tom had to have another surgery after another MRI showed "something". After consultation with surgeon, surgery was best treatment. Surgery was yesterday and first preliminary diagnosis was "radiation necrosis". If final bioposy shows same, no further treatment will be necesary. He is out of ICU and in a regular room and doing well. Will probably do the same as last year and have rehab up here in SLC before going back to St George for further rehab. Right now he is showing much better awareness and alertness than the last surgery so we are very pleased. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. Will do another posting tomorrow.

This is kind of a test to see if I am able to post to Tom Sr. blog.
Thanks for your patience.....