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Tommy Alton Gaskamp

Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On December 6, 2017 @ 1:43 pm In Obituaries | 23 Comments

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Tommy “Goose” Gaskamp, 70, of Mart, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his residence.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Krueger officiating.

Burial: Rosemound Cemetery in Waco

Goose was born in Hillsboro and graduated from Bynum High School in 1965. He briefly drove for Central Freight before retiring from TXDOT after 30 years of service. He enjoyed playing basketball, softball with the Mad Dogs and Miller Lite, officiating football, and was an avid golfer.  During his retirement years, he pursued his dream of farming and gardening. He also enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with old tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Fritz Gaskamp and Edna Koehler Gaskamp; his brother, Harvey Gaskamp; and his son, Larry “Bubba” Gaskamp.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his daughter, Jennifer Branch and husband, Rick; granddaughter, Katie; and his brother, Jerry Gaskamp.

Pallbearers will be Rick Branch, Richard Carrigan, Clint Zettler, Tommy Neill, Bobby Nawara and Sean McNeely.

Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708
United States (US)
Phone: (254) 752-5900

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708



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Condolence from David & Sandra McNeely on December 6th, 2017 4:47 pm

We offer our deepest condolences to the entire family of Tommy. He was such a wonderful man and friend. May he rest in peace.

Condolence from Libby Bellinger on December 6th, 2017 5:04 pm

I am so sorry to hear this news. Grace and peace for him and all your family, Libby Bellinger

Condolence from Kim Wanslow on December 6th, 2017 6:22 pm

So sad to hear this news. Uncle Tommy was a gentle giant. Prayers lifted for Aunt Bobbie, Uncle Jerry, Jennifer, Rick and family. Love, Barry and Kim Wanslow

Condolence from Gary Freels on December 6th, 2017 7:29 pm

Sending my condolences to Tommys family we were neighbors when we were kids

Condolence from Reta Stone on December 6th, 2017 9:34 pm

Bobbie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for your family. Shorty and Reta Stone

Condolence from Dennis & Penny Mican on December 6th, 2017 9:58 pm

We are praying God sends you all comfort ! Tommy was a special person. May God grant him eternal peace! Love to you all!

Condolence from Leon Poldrack on December 7th, 2017 6:10 am

Great guy and former schoolmate.

Condolence from Lynda Brockette on December 7th, 2017 10:07 am

Rest In Peace Tommy.
Payers for his family.

Condolence from Dana (Zettler) Wilson on December 7th, 2017 10:23 am

So sorry Bobbie, Tommy, what a dear soul! Now God is healing his body and he is at peace in his care.
May you can find some kind of comfort in knowing his suffering is over. God Bless!

Condolence from Isaac Mason on December 7th, 2017 11:04 am

Jennifer,

I’m so sorry for your and your family loss. Keep Your Head To The Sky!

Condolence from Danny Havis on December 7th, 2017 12:05 pm

Great memories of him as a class mate in Bynum. He will be missed.

Condolence from Connie Tosh on December 7th, 2017 12:07 pm

So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of the Gaskamp family. May God bless you one and all. Connie and Chad Tosh

Condolence from Nancy Hayes on December 7th, 2017 5:03 pm

May peace and blessings be with Tommy’s family. He was a dear cousin.

Condolence from James R Black on December 7th, 2017 5:41 pm

Dear Bobbie, cousin Tommy was a good guy he will be missed, God bless.

Condolence from Teresa James on December 7th, 2017 9:46 pm

So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our condolences go out to the Gaskamp family.
As one of his former employees with the Highway Dept. he always remembered my birthday because it was the day before his dads. He was a super person and I just know he is back on his tractor up there in heaven waving down on all of us! RIP

Condolence from Don Deatherage on December 8th, 2017 9:53 am

Bobbie Rita and my prayers are with you and the family. I want you to know we are glad they we were able to know yall. Tommy was a great person and I looked up to him while officating with him and I know I am thankful to God for letting me a small part of his life. May the Lord be with you.
Don & Rita

Condolence from Gary Babbitt on December 8th, 2017 5:25 pm

Tommy and I started at Central about the same time and ran many miles together. He was a great friend to all who knew him. My prayers go to his family. Rest in peace Buddy, you will never be forgotten.

Condolence from Tama Gravitt Keahey on December 8th, 2017 6:27 pm

So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed working and being friends with Tommy. Our thoughts are with you.
Mike & Tama Keahey

Condolence from Paul& Kim Garcia on December 9th, 2017 7:27 am

We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. May the soul of your Father be at peace with our Heavenly Father.

Paul & Kim Garcia

Condolence from Lisa Ephlin on December 9th, 2017 9:18 am

I am so sorry Bobbie. My deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless you.

Condolence from Larry Farmer on December 9th, 2017 4:32 pm

My condolences goes out to the Gaskamp family. I officiated several years with Goose. Jerry and Bobbie , he was a great man. I am sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Laura Pavelka Cole on December 11th, 2017 8:01 am

I am so sorry. Prayers for the all the Gaskamp family. Tommy was a very sweet person. God Bless.

Condolence from Jeanette Concilio on December 12th, 2017 3:09 pm

Bobbie,
There are no words to express the sorrow in our hearts with the news of Tommy’s passing. We are all praying for the return of God’s peace and joy to you and the family.
Love and blessings from the Concilio Family.

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