Thomas Erwin Dalton
December 5, 1923 ~ March 18, 2014
Thomas "Tom" Erwin Dalton, 90, of Jefferson City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City, Missouri. Even though he resided there for just a short time, he became quite popular among the residents and staff.
He was born on December 5, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo, the son of the late Homer and Gertrude (Gier) Dalton.
Tom was a 1941 graduate of Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo. He attended the University of Kansas before joining the United States Marines. He served in some of the worst Pacific battles in Saipan during World War II. After joining the Marine Reserves, he was one of the first groups called into service for the Korean Conflict. When he returned home, he finished his education at Joplin Community College.
He was united in marriage on February 11, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo., to Nancy Isabel Gage who preceded him in death on August 8, 2011.
Tom was owner and operator of Missouri Builders Service, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph; a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1054; and a past member of Meadow Lake Country Club. He enjoyed golf, an occasional game of poker, and was very well traveled. He was a generous man and contributed to many organizations. Always the life of the party, he never knew a stanger. For over fifty years, he and his wife had a great group of friends that shared many good times together.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mary Colleen Dalton (Douglas W. Briggs, Jr.) Vienna, VA; Annemarie Dalton, Kansas City, MO; Ellen (Trey) DeBose, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Samantha Cowan; Bridget Minor, Thomas Briggs, and Claire Briggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and six brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Saturday, at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Helias High School, 1305 Swifts Hwy, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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My sincere condolences goes out to the family. May you find a measure of comfort from Acts 24:15. As you treasure the memories of your loved one just remember that we will be comforted by the God of Comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3,4.
To AnneMarie and Ellen, I think fondly of your father and was sad to see his passing. In the short time he was at St Mary’s he sure made an impression on my heart. I know this time will be hard and I will be thinking of you all. God bless your family.
Kate Smith RN
To AnneMarie and Ellen, I think fondly of your father and was sad to see his passing. In the short time he was at St Mary’s he sure made an impression on my heart. I know this time will be hard and I will be thinking of you all. God bless your family.
Kate Smith RN
To Annemarie, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I just met you recently at KU Med Center, but will always remember your kindness you extended to me and my family. If you or your family ever need anything while you are here in Jefferson City please give me a call 573-635-1585 or 573-690-4189. May God bless you and your family through this most difficult time. With my deepest sympathy, Sandy Schwartz
To Annemarie, Ellen, and Colleen,
Barb and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your families. We only became neighbors to your Dad about two years ago, but came to appreciate him as a very nice man. He reminded me a lot of my own Dad who passed away last October. We will really miss having him as our neighbor and if we can be of assistance in any way, don’t hesitate to ask. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Dave & Barb Hemeyer
To Annemarie, Ellen, and Colleen,
Barb and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your families. We only became neighbors to your Dad about two years ago, but came to appreciate him as a very nice man. He reminded me a lot of my own Dad who passed away last October. We will really miss having him as our neighbor and if we can be of assistance in any way, don’t hesitate to ask. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Dave & Barb Hemeyer
To the Family,
My sincerest condolences to all. A wonderful man. I will always remember him, and Nancy, as wonderful loving parents and grandparents. May he rest in peace. May you find comfort in good memories. Cindy Stier
To the Family,
My sincerest condolences to all. A wonderful man. I will always remember him, and Nancy, as wonderful loving parents and grandparents. May he rest in peace. May you find comfort in good memories. Cindy Stier