Born February 28, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Andrew J. and Leona (nee Abbott) Beveridge, Thomas passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home in Crystal Lake at the age of 81.
Tom was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1953-1956. On July 23, 1959, Tom married Anita Ward and would spend 41 years together until her passing in October 2000. He went on to marry Kathleen Leren in September 25, 2004. Tom attended Washington University in St. Louis and would later retire as the Vice President of Sales at Witco Chemical after 37 years.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen of Crystal Lake; his children, Kevin Beveridge of Algonquin, and Kim (Keith) Wedl of Wauconda; granddaughters, Kendra and Kayla Wedl of Wauconda, Devin and Emily Beveridge of Huntley; stepson, Curtis (Amal) Leren of Franklin, WI; stepdaughter, Stacie Leren (fiancée Zak Grill) of Grafton, WI; step-granddaughter, Alina Leren of Franklin, WI; and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita Beveridge.
Memorial Mass will be held at 2pm, Saturday, December 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave (IL Rt. 176), Crystal Lake followed by a visitation/meal at the church until 5pm. Burial will be held privately at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.