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Thomas M Bauer, VP of sales Great Vines Beverage Selling Solutions and resident of Delray Beach, FL., died unexpectedly on July 3, 2016 at the age of 50.

Tom is survived by his sons; Mason, Braden, & Brice, his parents; Rosemary (Ray) & Mike, his sisters; Rebecca & Renee, his brothers Steven, Ray & Chris, many cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved very much.  He is survived by many close friends from Delray Beach, FL, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and as far west as California who loved him and will miss him greatly.

Tom was born in Germantown, Ohio on January 28, 1966. He grew up in Ghent, Kentucky where he attended Carroll County High School.  He played baseball & football and graduated with the class of 1984. Tom attended and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1988 with a BS degree in Business Management and Marketing. While at EKU, Tom was employed as a Resident Assistant at Commonwealth Hall.  He was member of Lambda Chi Alpha, where he served as Vice President and was an active member in all events.  Tom loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and hated this Cincinnati “Bungals” as he called them, He enjoyed the rivalry with his "Bungal" fans.

Tom moved to Delray Beach in June 2014. He loved the beach and always said he was “Livin’ the Dream.”  Tom saw himself as “a fun loving, free spirited, true southern gentleman, who enjoys great conversation, good people and cherish true friendships.”  This was Tom.  Tom loved to travel, loved his three boys and his dog “Lil Mo”.  Tom had a favorite word “Faith”.  He once said there is “no more powerful word on this Earth than Faith.”  Tom believed in God’s plan and had “Faith” that God had his back. 

Tom would frequently end a conversation with his favorite words….”God is Good”

Tom Bauer will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

There will be memorial services for celebrating Tom’s life held this weekend, Aug 6 & 7.

Let’s make this weekend a time to celebrate Tom (Spice) Bauer’s life.

Richmond / Lexington Ky Area. – EKU memorial: Saturday Aug 6 (10am – 11:30am)

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Brother Tom Bauer being held at EKU, in Richmond, Ky. on August 6th. We have the Walnut Room in the Keene Johnson building reserved. The service will begin at 10AM, but we have the room from 9:30-11:30. Please bring pictures to share with us, but most of all bring yourself.

This is NOT exclusively limited to Lambda Chi's, if you know of anyone who knew or met Tom and would like to attend and celebrate with us please pass the information along.

Northern Ky / Cincinnati Area – Winton Woods Park Memorial: Sunday Aug 7 (2pm – 5pm)

Please join us in celebrating the life of Tom Bauer (Spice) This will be a casual gathering.  We will share stories, reminisce over pictures, have his favorite song sung and eat near the lake.  All things that Spice loved to do.

Please invite anyone, but RSVP thru Kelly Dorsey Burdick Facebook page event page or private message her.  There will be a donation taken up at this event in honor of Spice (Tom) that will be given to "Kicks for Kids".  This is an organization that Tom volunteered with while he lived in the Cincy area.  If you can not make the memorial and still want to dontate  "Kicks for Kids", please do in the name of Tom Bauer (Spice).

 In lieu of flowers, post a your favorite story or upload your favorite photo(s), song, or video that remembers Tom. 

July 3, 2021
July 3, 2021
5 years!? The void of you is still in my heart! Love and miss you Spice! - Sugar
January 28, 2021
January 28, 2021
Happy Birthday Spice! I was just thinking about you last week. I still think of you often. I’d give anything to do one more tradeshow with you and our Powercall crew! This world will never be the same without my Spice! Love you!
January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018
Happy Birthday Tom. You are forever an angel and your memory is not forgotten. Celebrate your re-birth in heaven today and drink a bottle of wine on me. I love you and miss you.
Sandy
July 3, 2017
July 3, 2017
Tom, I can't believe it's been one year since you left us. On numerous occasions I've looked at old pictures on my phone and quietly spoke to you. How your pain could have been so much that this is how it had to end. On my worst days I have put on the bracelet you sent me during my troubles and remember you and remember that my problems will pass, but missing a friend is forever. You smile, even in photos, still lights up a room. I miss you my dear friend.  Now and Always.
February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017
In ever-loving memory of Tom Bauer,Generous of heart, constant of faith.Many years has passed since last seeing you.May you rest in peace.Thoughts and Prayers from my family to yours (Carroll County,Ky.).
October 1, 2016
October 1, 2016
I didn't know Tom as well as many of you, i work at the grooming salon that groomed lil mo in delray beach. He was one of our favorite customers, he was such a kind man, incredibly nice, there was never a bad experience with him. He loved his dog so much, whenever he dropped him off he would make it a spa day for the both of them. I remember my son came in once when he was picking mo up and he talked to him and my son played with mo. My son was wearing his "purse" and tom so graciously gave him a dollar for his wallet, that was the kind of person i always thought him to be, one who would give the shirt off his back to help someone else in need. He had just brought mo the day before his passing and i remember him bring us cookies. Its so sad to hear of his passing but he was a good man so i know god has him in his glory.
August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016
Uncle Tommy, it's been a while since I seen you but I will never forget your laugh or your smile, I love you and will always miss you. Always remember being so exited when I'd get your letters and your m&my gifts.you were a great person and I wish my kids could of gotten to know you. Forever love, Leslie Dylan and Lydia.
August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016
My high school years were filled with so much laughter because of you! One of my favorite memories was skipping Algebra 2 to teach you how to drive a stick shift! After high school, when we ran into each other intermittently, it was always accompanied with big hugs and laughter. Then there was Facebook and your wonderful quick wit, humor, and genuine love and compassion. I will miss you, dear friend. The world was a much better place for you having been in it!
August 2, 2016
August 2, 2016
I had the pleasure of working closely with Tom while he served as Vice President of Lambda Chi Alpha. He was always there for his friends and always had a smile and encouraging words. Honored to have shared the magic carpet ride with Tom.
August 2, 2016
August 2, 2016
Your smile could light up the darkest room. You brought fun and enthusiasm to everything you did. You made friends wherever you found yourself. You will always be the brightest star in the sky that was dimmed too quickly.  I smile when I think about the last time we saw each other, but I cry now knowing this time you'll never wake. You will be missed so much and always loved for the joy you brought. Miss you my friend. xoxoxoxoxoxo

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I could fill up page after page of my favorite memories of my dear friend Spice but one that sticks out the most is when we were at a trade show in Massachusetts. After a long day of work at a trade show myself and Spice decided to join our Powercall buddies, Dave and Jasen, at our hotel pool. Everyone was sitting around the pool except Spice. He was "changing." All of a sudden he runs into the pool area butt naked and jumps in! We were shocked for about half a second and then just continued our conversations, laughing and having fun! 

That was the thing about Spice! He always lived life to the fullest! He didn't care what other people thought of him. He always knew how to put a smile on my face, even on the toughest days. He got me through some of the hardest times of my life and for that I will forever be grateful! 

He wore his heart on his sleeve. He lived hard, laughed hard and loved harder! I will forever miss my dear Spice! I loved him like a brother! I will cherish our love for each other and friendship forever! 

Love, Your Sugar

P.S. Below is a card that Spice sent me at Christmas. It is probably one of most meaningful cards anyone has ever written me. I will weep over it often and cherish it forever! I love you Spice! 


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