Thomas J. Rousseau
February 16, 1953 ~ October 7, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Thomas J. Rousseau, 56, of Asheville, NC loving husband of Cynthia Rousseau; adoring stepfather of Lorinda and Norm; dear brother of Howard (Carol), Robert (Karen), and Mary (Natvig); uncle to many nieces and nephews; passed away at St. Joe's Mission Hospital on Oct. 7, 2009.
Born February 16, 1953 in Beaver Dam, WI, he was the son of Howard Sr. and Nellie Rousseau. Tom received his degree from University of Wisconsin, Platteville and worked as an engineer with GTS Gibson Technical Services.
Tom was regarded as a humble man of high integrity, loyalty, and loving kindness. His Christian faith sustained him as he battled leukemia for the past year. He touched many lives wherever he went with his hearty laugh, gentle demeanor, willingness to listen, and boundless love. His untimely death brings deep grief to all who knew and loved him.
Pastor Billy Osigian will hold a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Calvary Chapel of Asheville, 900 W. Chapel Road, Asheville, NC, and another memorial will be held in Wausaukee, WI in June 2010.
A website has been created in Tom's honor by his daughter, Lorinda (http://thomas-rousseau.memory-of.com).
Memorial contributions in memory of Thomas J. Rousseau can be made to the Calvary Food Ministry, 900 W. Chapel Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
I enjoyed meeting Tom.From the very start Tom shared his faith in God,his love for his family and his belief that no matter where life would take him,God would be there each step of the way.I consider it a blessing to have have met Tom.His complete trust in the Lord is an example for all of us.I will remember Tom all of my earthly life and look forward to meeting up with him in Heaven.May an ever loving God hold and comfort each of Tom’s family members and friends,Joe