Thomas “Tom” Bousman, 73, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by his family hearing laughter and banter, and music he loved. Thomas was born January 6, 1950.
He leaves behind his wife Pamela Bousman; children: Eric; Shannon (Dave); Brooke (Robert) and Amy;10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved cats, Smokie and Mootie.
Tom was a member of Pipefitters #533 of Kansas City for over 50 years.
His interests were spending time with family, fishing, hunting and his love for cats (aka “cat dad”) as well as music and laughter.
Tom will always be cherished and forever missed by many friends and family in his life.
A private celebration will be communicated at a later date. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. “Life is what happens to you when your busy making plans.” ~ TB
Memories and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Shannon & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
🙏🙏❤️❤️
“Well it’s all right riding around in the breeze”
“Well it’s alright if you the life you please”
“Well it’s all right doing the best you can”
“Well it’s all right as long as you lend a hand”
Tom was one of my favorite people in this world. It will not be the same without his physical presence.
I don’t own any memories without his twinkly eyes and ornery smile and something witty or wise behind his words. You all know how much I love you and loved him
Pam, you both have always treated me wonderfully. Better than you should have at times and always always made me feel welcome, loved and safe in your home. That was a gift I will always cherish.
It was always simple and easy to be around Tom. But just like when Neil Young plays and has something to say, it was a great thing to hear the wisdom and stories of Tom Bousman when he had something to say.
I know navigating life will be different but he is everywhere now and that makes me smile a little.
Love you all so much
Barbara
Tom, from the first day I met you in the 8th Grade when you crowded in front of me in the cafeteria line and I challenged you to meet me after school, (wisely I didn’t show up), to today almost 60 years later, my love for you has exceeded brotherhood. Your wit, your smile, and that “look” will be your forever flame. I love you and will miss you deeply.
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Tom passing. My heart goes out to Aunt Pammy and the kids, grandkids and great grandkids
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of such a special man. Tom, a man with such wit and charm, a man with a smile that warmed your heart, and a man with that “look”, the one you never forget. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Tom will always be in my heart; he was a friend to me & my husband since our marriage & my uncle born 11 months before my birth. We grew up together! Tom spent summer months with my family in Liberty, Mo. Tom was my mother’s youngest brother; she loved Tom @ because of her love for him our family adored him! He was a very unique, man of few words but witty & smart! We send our deepest sympathies to Pam, Eric, Shannon, Brooke & Amy!
I want to express my condolences to your family for the loss of your husband, parent or friend.
To Tom’s Family
I loved working with Tom on a few jobs in the Pipefitter world. He was always on his toes with the quick wit and always had something to say. He was lots of fun and a good pipefitter brother to be around. My sympathies to his family on his passing.
Tom, was a great man and brother pipe fitter. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your loss I was a long time friend of Tom’s we grew up in the Westport area we later worked together on many jobs my prayers go out to the family rip tom
My husband and I were longtime friends with Tom. He and my husband, Tom Hines grew up in the same neighborhood in the Westport Valentine area. They practically lived at each others houses growing up and traveled out west together with Lowell Froman when they were 12 years old. They were longtime buddies since early grade school and then well into their 70s. Friends like that don’t come along often. Tom was smart, funny, witty and a very loyal friend, he would give the shirt off his back if you asked.
Needless to say, he will be missed by his friends and family. May he rest in sweet peace.
Hey Tom, you welcomed me into the Wm Volker bunch when I moved to 38th and Terrace from the projects in the 5th grade. I was a little dude but ya made sure no one jacked with me.. Thanks for your friendship. See ya on the other side man.
Tom and I carpooled to jobsites around town during my Apprenticeship. We both drove junk cars but he always managed to get one of our cars to run. It was early 80s. Brooke was little. He tried to teach me everything he knew about our trade and life. He was a great influence on me as a young pipefitter and I appreciate him very much. We laughed allot. My condolences
Didn’t meet Tom till Westport High School. Looked up to him as he was a very cool kid who was always kind to me. Perpetual smile was on Toms face. Was delighted he attended high school reunions. RIP Tommy!
I’ve known Tom since 1959 and yes he was extremely witty and intelligent. Saying that I can also say it’s a small miracle he turned out like that considering all we knew as kids we learned from Bugs Bunny and the Three Stooges. I was fortunate enough to have communicated with Tom practically every day the past 6 years since I lost my wife . So I am going to be very sad the next few months missing his presence. My deepest condolences
to Pam and all those Bousman kids and the entire family.
Tom , may you rest in peace my dear friend.
I’ve known Tom since 1959 . What people are saying about his wit and intelligence is very true . It’s not surprising being that the only knowledge we retained as kids was from the likes of Bugs Bunny, the Marx Brothers and even the Three Stooges .
I was fortunate enough to have communicated with Tom practically every day the past 6 years since losing my wife . We even got together for some world class Yahtzee matches every week for over a year. Tom destroyed me by the way . I know I am going to be so sad and a little lost without his presence for quite some time ,but I’m so fortunate as Tom would say that he allowed me to hang out with him these many years.
Tom my you rest in peace my dear friend.
Tom , You and I were pals since day one as apprentices in 1971 at the old school on State Line road.
We worked many jobs together and had a blast. We did our work and did it to the Finest Tradition.
It was an honor being your friend for all these years.
RIP my old friend.
I leave this for my husband’s family and friends, he loved you all deeply. Thank you for all your care for him during and after his life. He was very private toward the last and didn’t want to be a burden. How unlike him, right. Later this summer the family will spread his ashes on a few of his favorite spots in this world. Know that he is holding his cats in his lap as he catches all the fish he can feed them. The other fish will be released like he did when he could fish earlier in life. As long as he is in your hearts, he is never gone. Thank You! Mrs. Thomas Bousman(Pam)
I met Tom when we were classmates in apprenticeship of pipefitters. With his piercing eyes and energetic personality we became fast friends. Having many things in common including growing up in midtown and knowing lots of people collectively. We worked together, fished, drank beer and devoured food. Tom and I had many high times. I even dated Judy his sister and Mary hitched a ride with me to California. Some of my favorite times were when he brought his daughters Brook and Amy over. They were so cute and smart. I loved them and loved entertaining them and playing pranks on’m. Tom and I had high times too eating the mushrooms I grew in the basement. Our faces were sore from endless laughing. One of my all time best friends will be sorely missed.