(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)Thomas Edwin DeMier, age 79, went to be with the Lord on May 15th with all 3 of his children by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was born on January 28th, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, son of the late Opal Leo and Dorothy Veirs DeMier. He attended school in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School. He then attended the University of Arkansas where he became a Razorbacks fan, he received his Associate in Arts degree from the Junior College District of Jasper County Missouri, then graduated from Pittsburgh State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Tom’s first job was at Rex Metallic Casket Company owned by his father. Tom worked his way up to Vice President until his father sold the business in 1981.
He then sold computers for a short time before becoming a cost accountant at King Press for several years, then he worked briefly for the Hunt Corporation, and finally as a loan processor notary for PDQ Mortgage Company before officially retiring.
Tom was a member of the Grand Lake Sailing Club for many years. He was also involved in the Joplin Jaycees and the Rotary Club of Joplin.
Tom is survived by his 1st wife, Dr Pamela DeMier, his 2nd wife, Letha Dust DeMier, 3 children, T.C. DeMier, Heather DeMier Owens and husband Chris, and Dustin DeMier, and two grandchildren, Alyssa and Ryan Owens, his sister Diane and husband Dr Jim MacLaughlin, brother Dick DeMier and wife Karen, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his 2 dogs, Hobo and Sir Arthur.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Wed, May 18th, at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, 602 South Byers, in Joplin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Paw Animal Rescue & Sanctuary or Joplin Humane Society, and may be entrusted to the mortuary.
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