Thomas “Tom” David Edie passed away on April 18, 2025. Tom born on May 3, 1943, in Oakland, IA to Charles and Jeanne Edie. Tom graduated from Liberal High School in 1961. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country from July 1961 to July 1965. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed aboard the newly commissioned destroyer, the U.S.S. Buchanan, where he served as a fire control and missile technician. In July of 1966, Tom met Katherine Kay Harvey, at Grace Baptist Temple in Liberal. What began as a whirlwind romance blossomed into fifty-eight beautiful years of marriage, eight children, and a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. He earned a degree in theology from Bible Baptist College. He began working as an electrician for General Motors in OK, where he dedicated twenty-seven years before retiring.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vickie Orth; and infant sons, David and Ronald Edie.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine of the home, six children, Faith Edie-Schoonover and husband Todd of Choctaw, OK, Jennifer Fonseca and partner Steve Burke of Ithaca, NY, Roxanna Beggs and husband Robert of Bethel Acres, OK, Dani Turner and husband Kevin of Bethel Acres, OK, Crystal Bowie and husband Keith of Tecumseh, OK, and David Warta and wife Beverly of Tecumseh, OK. He is also survived by 25 beloved grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Roxie Gilpin and husband Richard, and one brother, Mike Edie and wife Carolyn. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be from 9 am - 8 pm April 24 and 25. Celebration of Life service honoring Tom will be held at Sharon Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK at 2 pm on April 26, 2025. Services are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh and Pastor Clint Dawkins. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery, Bethel Acres, OK under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
