Obituary of Thomas Foreman

Thomas Edward Foreman Passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, February 11, 2016 with his loving wife and three devoted sons who stayed by his side until the end. Tom was always willing to loan a tool to anyone or help fix or build whatever was needed. He was employed by Caterpillar Inc. retiring in 2002 after 42 years of loyal service. After retirement, he was active in numerous golf leagues, and enjoyed having coffee daily with friends at Diamands restaurant. Tom is survived by his best friend and wife of 45 years, Kay; his three upstanding sons, Jason (Dee), Richard (Michelle) and Tony (Ingrid) Foreman. His legacy will live on in his three granddaughters, Evelyn, Lydia, and Grace, the girls were "the apple of his eye." Tom's two brothers and one sister, Ralph (Judy) Foreman, David (Lydia) Foreman and Patricia (Mark) Ferry, survive and will miss their big brother dearly. In addition, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Joyce Butler, Pat (late Bill) Testa, Carol Reynolds, Deb and Morris Campbell, Jhit (late Jim) Johnson and step-brother Bill (late Lou) Terrell; as well as his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Glenn Foreman; his mother, Evelyn (nee Lund); and step-mother, Illo Terrell Foreman (nee Scott). Tom enjoyed the yearly golf trips and playing cards or dice with family members and special friends. Visitation for Tom Foreman will be held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd) Joliet on Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. when a brief tribute will begin. As it was Tom's wish, cremation rites will be accorded following his services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Shriners Hospital in Oak Park, IL because he never missed a surgery for his granddaughter Lydia, or to Joliet Area Community Hospice as the comfort and care provided by their staff is invaluable. For information (815) 741-5500.