Thomas N. Board, 88, a resident of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, MO. He was born June 18, 1933 in Marshall, MO to Elvin and Virginia (Dyer) Board.
Thomas graduated in 1951 from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. He furthered his education at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO receiving his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree. Thomas served his country proudly in the United States Army as a police officer while stationed at Heidelberg, Germany. On August 24, 1963 Thomas was united in marriage to Juanita Rhodes in Kansas City, MO. He spent his working career in education as a High School teacher for the Kansas City Missouri School District. While at Paseo High School, Thomas coached cross country, track, and basketball. Thomas was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs. He was always proud that he was an Eagle Scout. Thomas enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, reading, and traveling. He cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Survived by his daughters, Julie Brunner and her husband William of Lansing, MI, Cindy Bomar and her husband Jarvis of Lee’s Summit, MO; 2 grandchildren. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Virginia Board; wife, Juanita Rhodes.
The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. Memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Thomas and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Thank you Thomas for serving our country. Because of your service to our country we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless you for all keeping our country safe and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Sympathy to the family. I grew living across from your grandma Virginia. Such a nice lady. Your dad was nice too. May he rest in peace.
Sending deepest condolences to the family.
Julie and Cindy my thoughts are with you and your famlies. Tom and I had many memories through the years. I will miss him,
We are praying for the family of Coach Board. It was a pleasure to work with Coach Board at Paseo High School (Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts).
Raymond & Martha Thompson