Tom Boker passed away yesterday from a massive stroke. It wasn't a total surprise. He had had a few minor strokes the last couple of years. He was the father of Valari, a very good friend of our whole family. Our lives have been intertwined the last few years. Tom was older, past 70, but the man just kept on working, BEING GOD'S SERVANT. He regularly GREETED people at church, stationed at a particular door each week. I had heard stories of how he kept BIBLES in the trunk of his car to give to waiters, waitresses, or anyone he came in contact with. Neat, huh? Let me challenge you to buy a Bible and put it in the trunk and be ready to give it away like Tom. He called us just the other day, trying to recruit workers for Libertyfest, an event put on by our city on the 4th of July. On the day he passed, his picture was published in the Edmond Life & Leisure paper, along with several others working that event, 5 days earlier. I just love that! I HOPE I CAN BE A SERVANT LIKE THAT TILL THE DAY I DIE.
4 comments:
Amen! What a wonderful testimony to a wonderful man!
Thank you Robin for a wonderful tribute to Tom! He was a great man. I was blessed many times by his servant heart and friendly smile.
Amen about being a servant until the day we die like Tom was! His funeral today was such a tribute to a life well lived and used by God, as well as testimony to his and His great generosity.
Just 'found' your site! What a great idea to always have a Bible handy to give away!
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