"You are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Madison Chemical Co."
In loving memory of
Thomas Atkins
January 25, 1931 - December 7, 2008
Thomas K. Atkins, beloved husband of Jeanne Wieck Atkins and son of the late Henry and Elise Martin Atkins, passed away on December 7 at the age of 77 in Indianapolis. Mr. Atkins worked from 1952 to 1991 with Eli Lilly and Co. as head of manufacturing computer systems group. Tom was the treasurer of Atkins Desserts from 1991 to the present. He was an active charter member of St. Luke Catholic Church and a former usher. Previously he was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Virginia where he served on the school board and the endowment board. He was a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, vice minister of the secular Order of St. Francis, member of the Indiana Chapter of Legatus International, Traders Point Hunt Club, Contemporary Club, Woodstock Club and past President of the Dramatic Club of Indianapolis. Mr. Atkins graduated from Wabash College in 1952 as a charter member of the Wabash Newman Club and Phi Kappa PSI Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Jeanne Wieck Atkins; sons, Patrick Joseph Atkins, Jack W. Atkins (Jo); daughters, Lisa Millner (Edward), and Laura Strand (Gregory), daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Murphy Atkins and eight grandchildren; Thomas K. Atkins, III, Kathleen Atkins, Katherine Millner, Meriwether Millner, Emily Millner, Jonathan Strand, Elizabeth Strand Collar, Heather Strand, brothers; Jonathan M. Atkins, Stuart Atkins (Pam); sisters, Linda Atkins Lange (Tom), Edie Atkins Spain (David). He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Thomas K. Atkins Jr. and his sister, Susan Fleming. Family and friends will gather Friday, December 12th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com, where you may the sign the guest book, share a personal memory of Tom or make a memorial contribution to St. Augustine Home of the Aged (Little Sisters of the Poor), 2345 West 86th street, Indianapolis, IN.46260.
Tributes
"I worked with Tom when he joined the Lilly Company in 1952. I have nothing but pleasant memories of Tom. He was very bright, warm and friendly, hard working, and a pleasure to be around. Tom was a dear friend and a person I admired. I will miss him.Jim Limp"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Atkins Family during this time of sorrow."
"Wishing you all peace and comfort as we join the many who are lifting your family in our prayers during this time of great loss. May you feel God's love as He carrys you through these days and provides blessing through many happy memories. "
"I met Mr Atkins 15 years ago when I got a job at Atkins Desserts. I really enjoyed working with him and his family and my thoughts and prayers are with the Atkins family during this difficult time."
"Dear Jeanne, My heart is with you. Love, Wanda"
"We to will miss Tom who we enjoyed so much and appreciated his support of our small organization. His family name will not be forgotten and Toms memory will still be alive for many generations to come. "
"Dearest Jeanne, Lisa, Laura, Pat and Jack, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Tom with great fondness. He was always a gracious host, kind and gentle, and a true friend to Mom and Dad and all of the Donnellan family. Our hearts go out to all of you, and especially to you, Jeanne. We can be sure that he is now with our Saviour, and will always be with you in spirit. I hope that our prayers will in some small way help lift you up in this time of grief."
"Dear Mrs. Atkins and Jack,Please find comfort in knowing how many lives were touched by your beloved husband and father. Mr. Atkins was such a fine gentleman and will be missed. May he be the angel atop your Christmas tree."
"We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Atkins Family. Kevin is a long time friend of Jack Atkins and we both have fond memories of times spent with Mr. & Mrs Atkins. May God bless you during this difficult time."
"We would like to express our condolences and love to the entire Atkins family. Mr. Atkins will alway be remembered as a kind and loyal husband and father. Mark along with his brother Ken have been close friends of Jack and the Atkins family since 1979. We have spent many special and fun times together. A special note to Jack. You are a very good friend and we both love you very much. Be strong our firend and we will see you when we return from Florida. God bless to all family members."
"Dear Jeanne, Words fail me at this time, but my prayers for you and your family do not. I will write to soon.My love and prayers, Paul B."
"Dear Jeanne, Patrick, Jack, Lisa, Laura and you're wonderful extended family,When I saw the photo of Tom, it brought back many memories of old times together while living in Indianapolis. I especially thought of Tom's serene way of being, of how calm he always seemed to be. And the ever present twinkle in his eye!As a family, you've been through joy, tragedy and sorrow.You've always demonstrated great strength as you've pulled together to face whatever happens. You'll again wrap your arms around each other as the comforting memories of a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend carry you through your loss.God bless each of you.With our sincerest sympathy,Edie and Dave Spain"
" Jeanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you. what a wonderful man Tom was---he was always one of my favorites--such a kind and gentle man. And look how blessed you were to spend 57 years with him! my best also to laurie and greg. fondly, becky acheson"
"To Mrs. Atkins and the rest of the family. I was my plesasure to work for a wonderful family as yours.Tom was truly a pleasant and humble person. Tim "