Dear brothers and sisters at Messiah,
Our brother in Christ Tom Driscoll was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 81, following a lengthly illness. Tom became a member of Messiah in 1993 and married our sister in Christ Karen Denniston in 1997; throughout his time here, Tom continued to be faithful and active in worship, Bible study and fellowship.
We grieve over Tom's passing with Karen and her daughter Doreen, and with all of Tom's family and friends. But we are also grateful that Tom is free from his earthly sufferings, and is now in the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
The funeral service for Tom will be held at Messiah on Friday, August 30th at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am and a luncheon following the service. Tom's complete obituary will be available soon at Stegenga Funeral Chapel's website.
Please keep all those who knew and loved Tom in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our brother Tom during his earthly life, especially for calling him to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort Karen, Doreen and all the survivors who mourn Tom's death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Him,
Pastor Eric Black & Rick Krueger
Messiah Lutheran Church
