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Thomas J. Llanso, 57

July 13, 2014

Thomas J. Llanso, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully at his home Sunday, July 13, at 4:20p.m., after an extensive illness. He left this life surrounded by his wife and family. He was 57 years old, born July 18th 1956 in an ambulance in front of Stewart’s Root Beer stand in Mountainside NJ.

Tom was the eldest son of six children, born to Martin Paul Llanso (deceased) and Joanne Wells (Llanso) McWherter, both long-time residents of Lancaster.

Tom attended Manheim Twp. schools and The American School of Madrid, He joined the US Air Force serving at Bitburg Air Base, Bitburg, Germany, and later Loring AFB, Limestone, ME. After being honorably discharged, he attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, where he met his best friend and loving wife, now of 31 years, Paris Wyatt Llanso.

They married in Fayetteville, AK on February 12, 1983. Their children, Meegan Talara Llanso and Ryan Ross Llanso live in Lancaster. Those who additionally remain to honor his memory include his siblings; Hope L. Bedway, Deborah L. Berta, Diane L. Edler, Joanna L. Gleason and James M. Llanso.

Tom truly enjoyed his management/sales experience with the Bose Corporation until 2011. He had a love for baseball, and was an avid audiophile who always surrounding himself with music.

Tom asks that you don’t be on the wrong side of history; support the research and legalization of medical marijuana.

Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.

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July 07, 2019

Tom was a friend of mine in the Air Force in Bitburg Germany. I called him back in the early 90s but haven’t kept up with him since. I thought of him today and was trying to find info.on him as to get in touch with him again after all these years and ran across his obit.and I just couldn’t believe it. Was wanting to say hello again. Time sure flies fast here in this life. He sure was a good dude. Had some good times together. Didn’t know any of his family, but I sure am sorry he left so soon. A friend, Randy Shay ( Pulaski, Tn.)

July 15, 2015

Dear Uncle Tom, 
 
 
its it’s almost your birthday and your not here to celebrate with us we all miss you so. All of us have changed a little since have been gone but we also know that your not really gone, your spirit is always with us whenever we think it’s not. Right now I feel like a horrible niece of not seeing you at your one year anniversary of being gone. I know you can’t be mad because it’s depressing talking about you being gone, but I know it’s also not an excuse to not visit you. When I look at your Facebook page I feel a sharp pain in my heart knowing you haven’t logged in in awhile. I know that you and grandpa llansò are having a pain free time together. I know you must of missed him so much huh? Well he missed you too I bet. As you might of seen from above nana is getting better with her hip and walking on her own! Isn’t that great? We are all happy for her it’s like you , grandpa llansò, God, and Jesus were all talking and were like ” okay lists guys this woman needs some strength this is like depressing for her so let’s give her some happiness ” thank you guys so much! I’m so sorry I didn’t wish you a happy birthday last year.  I was just depressed not to have you here . It was also kind of weird not being at your house on thanksgiving and Christmas and this year will be the same sadly. It was weird it was like you were sick then you were so much better! The you got sick this time and like you died…. Like the Doctors are so mean not trying to do anything. I know it moved to your brain but you know…. Then hear this a couple of weeks after your passing there was this thing on the internet saying the found a cure for cancer and it turned out they didn’t. And if they did I would be so mad because it was just two! TWO weeks!!!!! I remember when we lived insouthcaeoli a whe we first found out about your cancer and I was at my friends house and we missed church so we did it at her house instead and I told them about you and they said ” he will be okay of eyes cured or not, if he does pass just remember that he always loved you and he will be pain free” I will always remember that day because they were so right.i know apthat now since I’m older but my friends mother told me that I was young like in second or third grade. I’m so sorry this is so long but I couldn’t tell you this when you were here because you were so sick that no one could even touch you. I wish.just once . Once. I could get one more hug from you. Just one all I wanted. And when I was going to no one could touch you. I was so sad but I understood completely. After writing this whole letter I was promising my self I wouldn’t cry…but I’m about to…. So, have a happy 59th birthday I will love you forever and always.
 
your youngest neice
 
– Anna E.

December 13, 2014

Aunt Nancy and Uncle Geoff send condolences.  Please get in touch with us at wellsgf@msn.com… trying to contact Tom’s mother.

July 29, 2014

Dear Paris and you Family.  I was so sad to hear about Tom.  I believe we talked about the Root Beer Stand, that I used to visit as well when I was young.
You were a loevely couple, and Tom was just such a positive, upbeat personality.  I am so sorry, from the bottom of my hear.  Alaine Grbach

July 28, 2014

I will never forget all the good times we had together, playing fooseball and listening to music and staying up all night way too many times    I love you brother   Howard McIntyre

July 19, 2014

Dear Paris, Meegan and Ryan,
Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy on Tom’s passing. I’m so glad that I was able to stop by last Sept., while visiting Lancaster. My most lasting memory of Tom was his positive mind set, even when he faced adversity. Whatever the obstacle he faced, Tom  had this amazing ability to remain optimistic look at the bright side…..  He had plans and goals …. The future was always going to be brighter. 
May The Lord bless and look over Tom and may you find peace knowing that he is with the his Lord and Savior. 
Dave and Suzanne
 
 
 
 

July 18, 2014

Deb & Hope,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. Know that you are never alone.
Syvian Faith Giering
717-517-6061

July 17, 2014

Paris,
Jesus said, “I am the resurection and the life, he who believes in me will live again”. Do you believe that?
My prayers are with you and your family.
In sympathy, Paul Buckwalter

July 17, 2014

Paris,
My heartfelt condolences to you and the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Blessings, Joyce Durkin

July 17, 2014

Dear Paris and your family, my husband and I would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of Tom. You will all be in our prayers for God’s comfort.
Sincerely, Eileen and Harry Flick ( I am Linda Marley’s sister.)

July 17, 2014

Jim – I was sorry to read about the passing of Tom.  My condolences are of course extended to the entire family, even though it’s been many many moons since I’ve seen them.  My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. 
                                                                                                                                             Paula Bomberger Formica
 

July 17, 2014

Hope-My condolences on the passing of your brother. Debbie Hurst Regar

July 17, 2014

 
R.I.P Uncle Tom
Youre not really dead….
Your spirt still roams the earth….
while your seeing your dada and grand parents…
we will be here missing you…
I might not have alot to say…
but saying I miss you in this way is not easy..

July 17, 2014

My heart goes out to Paris, Meegan, and Ryan during this sad time of loss.  I enjoyed working with Tom at Bose and always enjoyed our sometimes heated discussions on rock music and who the best guitarist, best drummer, etc. was.  We never agreed but was still interesting and fun to debate with him!  If I had to guess, I would say that Tom is somewhere on a high mountain playing a tambourine and jamming with Jerry, John, and George while grinning at all of us!  May your memories and the love he had for each of you always light your way and cover you in peace.  From one music man to another, rest in peace my friend and rock on.  Mark Jackson/Lancaster
                                          

July 17, 2014

Ryan, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. I know it’s not easy losing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
George Miller

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