Thomas P. Eviston

June 11 1926 - April 18 2018

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Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday April 22nd 2018 2-4 and 5-7 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Funeral Mass
Monday April 23rd 2018 at 10:00 am

St. Christopher Catholic Church
1420 Grandview Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Thomas Eviston, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio June 11,1926 to William and Margaret (Flynn) Eviston. Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Eviston; sister, Edna Colburn; and nephew, Dennis Colburn. He is suvived by his loving wife, Norma; daughter, Antonia (Tom) MacDonald-Hinkley; son, Robert (Lesley); grandchildren, John MacDonald, Therese, Justine and Lia Hinkley; Liam and Lucas Eviston; nephew, Michael (Connie) Colburn and families. He was a graduate of Columbus Aquinas High School and The Ohio State University with a BS degree in Business Administration. He was an US Army Veteran of the Korean War, serving as a tank commander Heavy Tank Company, 7th regiment, 3rd infantry division and past president of the Korean war veterans association of Columbus Ohio. Past executive officer of the Combat Infantry Association of Columbus. Tom was a Buyer and Department Manager for Lazarus Department Store for 32 years. Served the Diocese of Columbus for over 50 years on the Diocesan Development Fund program which later became known as the Bishop's Annual Appeal. The original program began in 1959 where Tom served as Parish Chairman in Holy Name Parish for three years, followed by seven years as Central Deanery Chairman and appointed by Bishop Elwell to serve as Diocesan Lay General Chairman for the 1969-70 campaign. Long time parishioner of St Christopher Catholic Church having served as lector, Eucharistic minister, and member of parish council. Past President of St. Vincent de Paul Society, Parish Chairman BAA, Life time member of Knights of Columbus. His family will receive friends on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue. Rev. Fr. David Poliafico, Presider. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's name preferred to St. Christopher Parish, 1420 Grandview Avenue, Columbus (43212) or The James Cancer Hospital. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.


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From : Elaine Schuttinger
To : Norma Eviston and family
Date: April 19th 2018

Norma and family..... I will truly miss Tom and his hugs and his compliments! What a great man!!!

You are all in my prayers.

From : Bobbie Olt
To : Norma and Family,
Date: April 19th 2018

Norma, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's death. I always enjoyed talking with him. He was such a nice man with a great sense of humor! He has been a valuable member of the UVCA and our neighborhood. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy to you and your family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Holly and Dennis Quigley
To : Norma
Date: April 20th 2018

What a smile, what a voice and always quick to tell a joke or story; what a Grand Irishman! Thoughts and prayers to you and the family as well as those Tom touched in life. Peace Dennis and Holly
From : Linda and Ray Ezzell
To : Norma and Family
Date: April 20th 2018

To Norma and Family, So saddened to hear of Tom's passing. It has been many years since we have been in touch but we think of you often. Even stopped by the house one day when we were in Columbus but no one was home. Your family touched our lives tremendously and we pray for God's comfort and peace for all of you during this difficult time


From : Mark Voris
To : Norma
Date: April 21st 2018

Norma,
Blessings and Grace as you celebrate Tom's life. May the Peace and Love of GOD bring you comfort in your time of loss.
Mark
From : Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
To : Thomas Eviston
Date: April 24th 2018

God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU,Tom for your service in The"NEVER FORGOTTEN" Korean War. Serving as a Tank Commander/Heavy Tank Co.7th.Reg.3rd.Inf. Div. Interment with Military Honors. And Semper Fi.