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THOMAS LITTRELL Obituary

April 28, 1966 - October 23, 2008 Thomas "Tom" Roy Littrell died from complications during surgery on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Tom was born in Okinawa, Japan on April 28, 1966, to Charles and Mary Chae Littrell. Tom's family was stationed in Colorado Springs when Tom was five years old. Aside from a couple of years in Los Angeles and Denver, Tom lived most of his life in Colorado Springs. Tom was a diehard Broncos fan, but that didn't stop him from marrying the love of his live, Kirsten, a diehard Raiders fan. Tom left everyone in his wake, laughing and feeling good. He was a tender man with a huge heart. Tom loved Colorado, he loved woodworking, fishing, camping and just being outside. Tom loved his family and friends more than anything. Tom is survived by his wife, Kirsten, stepdaughters, Melissa and Deziree, his mother, Mary, sisters, Patty and Barbara, nephews, Jeff "J.T." and Zac, brother-in-law Mike,his mother-in-law, Evelyn, brother-in-law, John, sister-in-law, Chris, nieces, Ashley, Melissa, Jessica and Kaila, nephew, Jason. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, October 27, 2008 with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church at 11060 Teachout Road in Black Forest. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tom was loved by all his many friends and relatives and will be sorely missed by all.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 26, 2008.

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David Findlay

December 27, 2021

I worked with Tom many years ago at Digital Equipment. We spent many lunches and happy hours together at Tam O'Shanters, not sure if it's still there but Tom was a dear friend. I just found out of his passing and am so sorry for his family and all who knew the soul full of laughter. I remember when he first bought his VW Golf, boy was he a terror in that car.
I have such great memories of him. Spread your wings of laughter my friend...

paul luse

October 20, 2020

Still think about Tommy. Still miss you brother, still miss my best friend!

Kristen, hope you and the family are doing well :)

George & Rebecca Nehme

November 21, 2008

Kirsten, you both remain in our thoughts and prayers. We are saddend by your loss and wish to express our sympathies to you, the girls and to Tom's family. I can't get over the excitment in Tom's eyes when he was closing on the house. He couldn't wait to go give you the keys to your home. I can still see his big grin! God has definitly got a new angel!

Diane Robinson

November 14, 2008

God Bless, We Are All God Childrens And We Were So Blessed that You were A part of our lives here at wow, You will be Greatly Missed by all of us, it will never be the same place here at wow it was time for you to go to your new home God Bless you Always and i hope i make it home safe and sound one day with my Heavenly Father Jesus Christ of Nazereth, You are at peace.

Pam Dixon

November 6, 2008

Kristen, no words can express how I feel about our loss of Tom. He is one of the most profound men I have ever met, even when he was not feeling well, he managed a smile. You two I can truly say were sole mates, I'm so glad you had a chance to have each other even if for the little time you did. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.. love Pam

Brett Guidotti

November 6, 2008

We've all lost a great friend. Tom was the backbone of our Sales Department and was a pleasure to work with. He always made time to help everyone, even at our busiest moments. I told him many times that he should be on a stage with a microphone...his humor was so sharp and quick. What a fun guy to be around! My best thoughts and prayers to Kirsten and the family. Hang in there, as Tom would want us all to be strong. He will be missed by all who knew him. I will always remember him at his best, and try to think of what he'd say to situations at work. He truly was one of a kind.

Aryn Stabel

November 5, 2008

Kirsten - You have been in our thoughts and prayers. I personally did not know Tom, but Justin did. He will be missed.

Amy Spalding

November 3, 2008

I worked with Tom for 2+ years. Whenever I would run into him in the hall, I always got the "Gotcha" and then punch in my arm, I couldn't help but look. His smile wrapped all around the call center and everyone could feel it. I'm glad I got to know Tom inside, and outside of work. He could always put a smile on anyone's face. Kirsten, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will truly be missed!

Vickie Price

November 2, 2008

Although I did not know Tom, he sounded like a very special man. I did have an occasion to meet Kirsten today at Evergreen Cemetery. She and two others sat praying by Tom's grave as I placed a rose at the base of my friend's headstone. I approached her and we shared some comforting words. Inspite of her heavy burden, she had time to offer expressions of kindness to me, as well. God Bless You, Kirsten, you are truly an angel and a blessing.

David Joiner

October 31, 2008

Tom Littrell possessed more wit, wisdom and cool than any one person should be allowed. I enjoyed every moment we hung out together. Whether cooking, camping, or just spending time with friends he was always the "Professional Life of The Party". I miss him a lot and offer my greatest sympathy to his family for their loss.

Aaron and Nickie Mendez

October 30, 2008

Words can't describe the void left by Tom's abscence. We find comfort in knowing that he is not gone forever but just taking a trip a little earlier than us to make sure we have a place to go to thats, nice, safe, loving and full of joy and laughter. He will be waiting for us there with open arms and a great wide smile. We look forward to that day as it will be one of the happiest days of our lifes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time Kirsten, you know we love you all very much.

Tom Harold

October 29, 2008

I have known Tom since 2nd grade at Wilson Elementary. He was a great friend and he will be greatly missed by everybody. Tom was a gentle giant and a true friend to so many. Even though we had not seen each other for a couple of years, I always knew Tom was there and it saddens me that he is gone. God Bless him and all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Thomas & Elizabeth Elmer

October 29, 2008

To us, Tom was more than just a friend; he was our BEST friend. The three of us shared so many memories together. We never expected to have a fourth person join our trio, but when Tom met Kirsten we knew that would change. She was the love of his life and there was no changing that. Tom was always a goofball and always had a grin on his face, but when Kirsten became part of his life we noticed something different. The grins so rapidly transformed from goofy to genuine, and in an instant you could sense the true joy that Kirsten brought to his life. Not only did he add an amazing woman, whom we have grown to love just as much as Tom, but he embraced Mel & Dez as part of his family. For the first time, as long as we had known him, he was complete.

Over the course of the last several years we were also blessed to spend time with Mary (Hama), Patty & "The Boys" (JT & Zac), Barb & Mike. Patty always teased us about being "crashers" at family events. We wouldn't have missed those events for anything and rest assured Patty that we will continue to crash those events! Afterall Zac, we still have a Mario Kart race to finish!

We've tried to find the words to say over the last few days, and quite frankly nothing comes to mind. You are all too close to us and we know that nothing we say can ever replace all of the emotions you are feeling. When we met Tom we not only gained a friend; we gained a family. We do, however, want you to know that you will ALWAYS be a part of our family, and we can never tell you just how much you all mean to us.

Our prayers will be with you always, and so will our love.

Beth Hjelmstad

October 29, 2008

Kirsten - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayes.

Perry Franklin

October 29, 2008

Tom is a great man who enriched my life to say the least. My only regret was I never got to know him better. I truly did look at him like my Hyung.

Erin and Chris Darrow

October 28, 2008

Kirsten, Chris and I will be forever thankful that you thought to call and let us know. Tom was a great friend and always had a laugh tucked away somewhere. We just saw him a Lowes a few months ago and even after so much time had passed, our conversation picked up right where we left off. He had a smile that reached to the ends of the earth just like the love he had for family and friends. We are so rich for having known him and for having his laughter in our lives. Tom, until next time my friend.

Carrie Samuels

October 28, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Tom definitely lived, laughed & loved well! We are so luck to have met him!

Andy & Beckie Munoz

October 28, 2008

Kirsten,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you!

Henri Abeyta

October 28, 2008

Kirsten - God Bless, embrace & comfort you & your family within His loving arms. In that same embrace He welcomes home one of His cherished children. You are in my daily thoughts and prayers!!!

Paul Luce

October 28, 2008

Tom Was the Best Sup I have ever had on any job I have had in my life. He was friend, pal and great business associate. Will miss him to no end.

Ron Perry

October 28, 2008

Gone far too soon, Tom still lived more than most do in a 100 year lifetime. What he gave to everyone cannot be described in words. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have shared in that. My heart is with Kirsten and his family.

Chad Aman

October 27, 2008

Tommy, my brother. You lived life more than anyone I have ever known. You are the greatest friend we have ever had! You would make me laugh to tears. Thank you so much for everything, we will all miss and love you always!

Charlie Solomon

October 27, 2008

Tom was always a good friend and will be missed. He was always ready with a smile and/or a corny joke. He will be missed very much.

Tim Bradley

October 27, 2008

To say the world is a sadder place without Tom in it would be an understatement. A man who made laughing at work easier and the job worth coming to. My arm is sore everytime I look at his pic. My deepest sympathies to Kirsten and family.

Rob Gillen

October 27, 2008

Tom, you'll be sorely missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 1 Thess 4:17-18

Jayne Athey

October 27, 2008

The world will miss you, my friend. The lives you've touched, the smiles you've caused, the goodness you've brought to those around you has rippled far and wide. When I teetered on a deep depression, your friendship was one of the few things that kept my feet on the ground. We are all lucky to have had you in our lives. So were the angels ready for you or did you crash heaven's party and take them by storm?? Either way, I'm sure you were welcomed with open arms.

Kaathy Jennison

October 27, 2008

Kirsten,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Price

October 27, 2008

Tom had such a big heart I will never forget the day I brought Montanna into wow on her first birthday and Tom gave her this little rubber ducky he had on his desk and she smiled at him so big and gave him this big huge. We will miss him so much!

Cheree & Chad Walden

October 27, 2008

Our life was truly enriched having Tom as a friend & co-worker. He was the true meaning of laughter at WOW & he will missed and loved forever. My thoughts and prayers are with Kirsten & her family.

Michele Balin-Hovland

October 27, 2008

Rest in peace Tommy. My heart is breaking at the very thought of having to sign this. This news came as a total shock when your little sis called me Thursday morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You brought so much laughter and generosity to everyone around you. Heck, I owe my career to you…you taught me how to use the computer on a weekend, just so I could get a job and support my baby. They were so shocked when I came in on Monday with that certificate. I was truly blessed to know you. I’d like to say I’ll pick on Barb for you, but man, nothing can match your wit. God bless your wife, girls, and entire family. Love you bro!

Nanene Merenda

October 27, 2008

Kirsten, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Caddey

October 27, 2008

Tom was a wonderful, generous and fun loving person. He always knew how to put a smile on my face. You will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to the family...

Penny Luse

October 27, 2008

This world is a brighter place because of Tommy and I will always be grateful for the warmth he filled it with. He could make us all smile, giggle and laugh... what a gift. It's been such an honor to have some one of his quality and character in mine and my family's lives. And thank you Tom for bringing Kirstin into our lives too. She's a doll and we adore her. Tom, you will always have prime real estate in our hearts... always.

Paul Luse

October 26, 2008

Tom was my oldest and dearest friend. I can't begin to express how deeply his loss touches my heart and my soul so I won't even try in this guest book signature. I will say though that I loved Tom like a brother. This world will never be the same without him in it and the only comfort I have now is knowing that there is a world somewhere that will also never be the same --but because he is now in it. Here's to being thankful that Tom was a part of my life.. cheers Tom!

Mark Weber

October 26, 2008

I will always remember Tom as a great friend, he always made me smile, no matter how bad my day was. He had a huge heart and would give you the shirt off his back. Tom was an original, he will be missed.

Suzanne Antonsen-Hubbard

October 26, 2008

I would like to wish my heartfelt sympathy for the Littrell family. Tom was such a hoot! For a year in high school we were locker partners, and every time I would exchange my books between classes, Tom would have a new joke for me. At first I wasn't sure how to take him. He was so open and carefree about who he was. I was shy and somewhat introverted in school and what naturally happened is that Tom helped pull me out of that shyness. He absolutely took life in, and what he breathed out was his natural humor. He spilled his life onto everyone who knew him. He was such a blessing to me!

Ted Spaid

October 26, 2008

Mrs. Spaid and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Tom was a student of mine at Wilson School, and I remember his enthusiasm and his friendly personality. We are saddened at the passing of a fine young man.

Krista Antonsen-Payne

October 26, 2008

All I can do is smile when I think of Tom. What an original! There will never be another like him. The memory I will forever cherish is when he went to dinner with my daughter and I, many years ago, to Olive Garden and to try and embarass my daughter and I, he got up on his chair and started singing opera in the middle of the restaurant--Indeed he embarassed us! I loved that he didn't care what others thought about him!! He was so funny!

BARBARA LOINES

October 26, 2008

I WILL MISS TOM OH SO MUCH. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND CO-WORKER. I SAT NEXT TO HIM IN MY BAY FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS. WE SHARE MANY LAUGHS. HE WAS ALWAYS MESSING WITH ME AND CALLED ME "JERSEY GIRL", "TROUBLE" OR JUST "LOINES" HARDLY EVER BY MY FIRST NAME. SO TO ME HE WAS "LITTRELL". HE MADE FUN OF MY JERSEY ACCENT ALL THE TIME, ALL IN GREAT FUN. HE AND I WOULD TALK ABOUT OUR LIVE'S, FAMILIES ETC. I LOST A GREAT FRIEND. I WILL MISS SEEING HIM WALKING IN THAT DOOR TO WORK EVERY MORNING. MY HEART GOES OUT TO KRISTEN AND HER DAUGHTERS ALSO FAMILY. GOD BE WITH YOU. BARB LOINES

Joy Quigley

October 26, 2008

I was known to him as "Mamma Luse" how I loved him. Lisa & Paul are so sad. Having lost my husband Michael to cancer last month, I know your pain. If ever I can help in anyway, call me, 528-3510. Joy

Mary Jo Bartlett

October 26, 2008

We'll all miss you so very much!
I'm gonna miss that look you gave with one eyebow up and one down!

Steve and Marcie Gabara

October 26, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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