The Cousins
Awhile ago I wrote about my cousin Tom that was dealing with a brain tumor and complications from it. I had mentioned that we, the cousins and families) were going to have a reunion. I also mentioned that I wish we had be able to take picture of all us cousins in birth order like we used to do at my grandparents house. Guess what...I got one better. Karen sent me some wonder vintage cousins shots. I look at them a lot and smile and sometimes I even laugh out loud.
So let me introduce my cousins in birth order...far right is Mike and he is the oldest, followed by me, then comes Sherry (now you have the oldest of the three families..the Drenan's, the Meadows's and the Jackson's). The happy camper right in the middle of the cousins is Tom, then Andy, Robin, my sister, and Kim is the youngest.
Saturday while I was out in the yard working, I got a call from my Dad telling me that Tom, had passed away. After fighting cancer for I believe two years he finally just went to sleep. It is sad but then I know that now he is in heaven with new healthy body and he is laughing that strong infectious laugh. The angels are not only singing but I am sure that he has them dancing. I will miss his visits and his teasing. Please pray for all the family, especially Karen and she deals with the loss of her best friend and as she tries to make difficult decisions. Cards of encouragement would be wonderful.
Karen Drenan
4195 Oakridge Lane
Cambridge, OH 43725
THOMAS GEORGE DRENAN 1956-2008
Thomas George Drenan, 52, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (July 19, 2008) at home.
Tom was a wonderful husband for 25 years to Karen C. Drenan.
He was a loving and devoted father to one son, Justin Tyler Drenan; and one daughter, Courtney Renee Drenan.
Tom was born May 15, 1956, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of James Roland Drenan of Scotts Depot, W.V., and Dora Deloris Reynolds of Sylva, N.C.
He had two brothers, Michael Martin Drenan of Jacksonville, Fla., and James Bruce Drenan of Sylva, N.C.
Tom graduated from West Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. For 28 years Tom thoroughly enjoyed his work, including 25 years with the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He was currently employed at ACI Services Inc. in Cambridge.
Tom was an avid racing fan. He enjoyed working on his Classic 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, golfing, and reading biography and history books. Tom was a Christian family man who will always be remembered by his wife, son, and daughter.
No calling hours will be observed.
Private services for the family will take place at a later date.
Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, is handling the arrangements.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com.
So let me introduce my cousins in birth order...far right is Mike and he is the oldest, followed by me, then comes Sherry (now you have the oldest of the three families..the Drenan's, the Meadows's and the Jackson's). The happy camper right in the middle of the cousins is Tom, then Andy, Robin, my sister, and Kim is the youngest.Saturday while I was out in the yard working, I got a call from my Dad telling me that Tom, had passed away. After fighting cancer for I believe two years he finally just went to sleep. It is sad but then I know that now he is in heaven with new healthy body and he is laughing that strong infectious laugh. The angels are not only singing but I am sure that he has them dancing. I will miss his visits and his teasing. Please pray for all the family, especially Karen and she deals with the loss of her best friend and as she tries to make difficult decisions. Cards of encouragement would be wonderful.
Karen Drenan
4195 Oakridge Lane
Cambridge, OH 43725
THOMAS GEORGE DRENAN 1956-2008
Thomas George Drenan, 52, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (July 19, 2008) at home.
Tom was a wonderful husband for 25 years to Karen C. Drenan.
He was a loving and devoted father to one son, Justin Tyler Drenan; and one daughter, Courtney Renee Drenan.
Tom was born May 15, 1956, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of James Roland Drenan of Scotts Depot, W.V., and Dora Deloris Reynolds of Sylva, N.C.
He had two brothers, Michael Martin Drenan of Jacksonville, Fla., and James Bruce Drenan of Sylva, N.C.
Tom graduated from West Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. For 28 years Tom thoroughly enjoyed his work, including 25 years with the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He was currently employed at ACI Services Inc. in Cambridge.
Tom was an avid racing fan. He enjoyed working on his Classic 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, golfing, and reading biography and history books. Tom was a Christian family man who will always be remembered by his wife, son, and daughter.
No calling hours will be observed.
Private services for the family will take place at a later date.
Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, is handling the arrangements.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com.
Comments
Teresa
anyway..prayers for karen and all the fam. i know how special cousins are.