"Dear Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. I keep thinking 'how unfair'. If you need to get away, come see me... I love dogs, so bring Sadie. My youngest son, Bryan, called me today after hearing about Tom. He knew that news would be heavy on my heart. I feel so bad for you. I love his picture... he's adorable. May God give you comfort dear friend. Donna Trosen from ND "
In loving memory of
Thomas H. Beckley Jr.
THOMAS BECKLEY JR.
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Thomas H. Beckley Jr, 66, of Muscatine, and formerly of Shiremanstown, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his home.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Muscatine Tennis Association in Tom's honor and may be mailed to the funeral home at 1931 Houser Street.
He was the son of Thomas H. and Anna Beckley of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a 1969 graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School. He was an avid tennis player and was very involved with promoting the sport to the youth of Muscatine.
Tom is survived by his wife, Dawn Beckley and his beloved dog, Sadie; his brothers, Scott Beckley and wife, Althea, of Reading, Pennsylvania, and Jeffrey Beckley of Geneva, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Blair Christie and wife, Emily, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and his sister-in-law, Cathie Christie of Sarasota, Florida. Tom was the favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Tributes
"Saturday mornings at Hyvee Tom was a constant after an on the court work out. But Tom was there with a kind word, a listening ear, a warm smile, and thoughtful advice at any hour. My condolences to Dawn and his family. A spot on the court will stand empty without him, but memories be."
"The Cale family is very saddened by Toms passing. Tom became our good friend through the Muscatine Tennis Club and was a great mentor to our son Bryson. May you R.I.P. Tom and I know we will miss you lots. We are very sorry to Dawn and the family. Jerald, Diana, and Bryson Cale "
"Dawn, We are so very, very sorry. Tom has been a great friend, colleague, and tennis buddy for so many years! I will miss him more than I know how to express. We will keep you in our prayers! Bill & Patty Chrisman"
"Our sympathies to you Dawn and Family. Tom was a great friend, mentor, and co-worker. He was always teaching and I was always learning. I am really going to miss his passion, his ability to provoke thoughts, and for sure his knowledge/memories from throughout his life that he experienced and shared. He will truly be missed.....Josh Boyer and family."
"Such a sweet and kind light in this world. Tom always smiled with his eyes. Love and peace to him and all of his loved ones...Jeni Kautz-McKee and family"
"My heartfelt condolences. Tom was one of my first tennis partners when I migrated to Muscatine. He was always the gentleman, on and off the court. Muscatine and the tennis community is better for his time here. "
"Dawn, So sorry to hear of your loss! Praying for God's comfort in this difficult time. Sincerely, Toni Eller"
"Dawn, Sadie, gonna miss Tom, he had a rare sense of humor and was always welcome company. Love to you all and Tom, there will always be a place for you at the cantina.. Mike & Judy"
"Dawn, We're so sorry for your loss...thinking of you. Linda and Bill Ryan"
"Dawn, I am so sorry of Tom?s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nadine Vance"
"Dawn, I am so sorry of Tom?s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nadine Vance"
"So sorry for your loss, Dawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. You will always have your memories and the love of Family and Friends to comfort you. Camie Kertz"
"We only met Tom once in Mexico. . He will be missed. He was a very special person."
"We will miss Tom deeply. We met him in Cozumel and have enjoyed many trips with him and Dawn. What a kind, kind man. The world will miss Tom's warm spirit. Dawn and family - you are constantly in our thoughts are prayers. "