Thomas Gribben
Obituary
GRIBBEN - Thomas Joseph, 48, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Tom was born to Thomas Louis Gribben and Patsy Ann (Wise) Young on February 24, 1960 in Tulsa, OK. Tom married the love of his life, Maureen Kinney Gribben on November 23, 1985 in Tulsa Oklahoma where they raised their three children Meaghan Maureen (21), Mary Kate (18) and Michael Patrick (12). Tom will be best remembered by his integrity, loving nature, kind and gentle soul and his love and deep commitment to his family.
Friends and family will deeply miss Tom's warm, gentle nature and his trademark smile. Tom is survived by his wife; three children; his mother, Patsy; father, Lou; and brother, Tim, all of Tulsa, OK. Also surviving are his brother, Todd of New York, NY; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and a group of devoted family and friends too numerous to mention.
A memorial mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Church of St. Mary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic School Endowment Fund, or Bishop Kelley High School.
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Tributes & Memories
Didn't know Tom had passed away almost 10 years ago. I just came across Todd's notice as well. My condolences to the families. Tom was always a good friend to me and I know he is missed.
Randy Howser
Maureen- I love you, and I'll be in touch soon! Pam
Pam (Ruzicka) Bay
Oakie, I am praying for you. Sheila passed along the sad news. God Bless you and your children. Love and prayers, Jane
Jane (Didier) Fortener
Maureen and children. Please know how very sorry we are for your great loss. Tom was such a special person and his smile and kindness will always be remembered. Maureen, please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will never forget how kind your whole family was to our family. Words are never enough, but I do want you to know how much Tom meant to all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Carmen and Joe Martina
Carmen Ragsdale Martina
Dear Maureen and your family. I was deeply saddened today when I heard the news about Tom. If I had known I would have been at the funeral today. Please accept my deepest condolences, prayers and thoughts. Ronda Robertson
Ronda Robertson
Tim, I didn't find out about your brother until shortly before the service. Please know I am thinking of you and your family. I know you and Tom were very close. I am so sorry. Glenna
Glenna Morrison
Dear Gribben Family, I grew up next door to Tom and the boys and spent many years playing and at times fighting with them as kids do. I loved Tommy - he always had such a peace about him and got along well with all the kids. He was basically one of my brothers. I didn't know him as well as an adult, but can tell from others that the same wonderful character he displayed as a boy shown through as he got older. You were blessed to have him as a husband and father and I pray the Holy Spirit will comfort you knowing he is now safe in the Father's arms. Peace to you and your family. Pam
Pam Sanders Grosse
Dearest Gribben Family - our thoughts and prayers are with your family and will remain in comforting times. You are and will remain Gribben fabulous five. Know that your father/husband will always be with you in spirit and through all of the great memories. God Bless and Peace be to the Gribben Family. The England Family - Mark, Angie, Levi, Lexie and Summer
The England Family
I was deeply saddened to learn today of your profound loss. I am equally sorry that I let the years slip away without rekindling a friendship that I valued a lot in high school. I got to play baseball with Tom (his dad was my coach). I always respected Tom and felt that he was genuinely as nice a guy as I have ever known. Again, I really regret letting time and distance keep me from looking up my old friend Tom. With profound sympathy, Dan Losey & family
Dan Losey
Dear Gribben Family: Tom was a very close associate and I enjoyed so much the years I worked with him. He will be missed so much in the Real Estate Industry because he was a man of integrity and a man that really did take the "high road" in every aspect of his life.
Tony and Patsy Lombardi