On December 1, 2020 we lost Thomas.  He took his own life, and our little family is shattered.  Our life adventure is on pause, and we are reeling with the loss.  He was so smart, talented, kind, and engaging. He was loved by his friends, respected by his teachers, and supported by his community.  We really don't know what he was suffering with, since he didn't show any signs of depression or stress.  

We haven't written in this blog since we returned from Italy in 2009.  It has been so long, that we almost forgot about it.  However, I want to preserve the memory of Thomas, and this online forum is a place that we can do that. 

For the 6614 days of his life, Thomas brought us joy and taught us so much.  We love you Thomas.

Thomas Obituary:  https://www.schrader.com/obituary/thomas-bedell

Thomas on Find-a-Grave:  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219290753/thomas-charles-bedell

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Thomas Charles Bedell of Wildwood, MO passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on October 23, 2002 in Newton, NJ, and had lived in Milford, PA and Varese, Italy, before moving to Wildwood with his family in 2014.

Thomas is survived by his parents John L. and Ann L. Bedell, his brother Samuel; his grandmother Louise Harder; aunts and uncles Laura Kilmer (Ray), Pat Barnett (Rod), James Bedell (Donna), Frank Harder (Sara Lubkin), Marcia Harder (Will Casey), Gerald Harder (Pat), Dennis Harder and many cousins. Thomas was predeceased by his grandparents Charles F. and Mary L. Bedell, and Kelsie B. Harder. He was also predeceased by an uncle, Thomas Harder.

Thomas was a senior at Lafayette High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band and wind ensemble, was a member of the National Honor Society, and HOSA - Future Healthcare Professionals. Thomas had also been active in Scouting as a member of Troop 601 of Chesterfield. Thomas was loved and respected by all who know him.