Thomas James Cody
August 4, 1931 ~ February 11, 2024
Born in:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Thomas “Tómas” James Cody, 92, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” D. Cody; sister, Ann O’Brien; son, Connor Sole-Cody; step-children, Randy (Tess) Sole, Kris (Rob) Gaines, Lizzie Baker, and Charles (Zdenka) Sole; grandchildren, Taylor (Hannah) Bridwell and Anichka Sole; and great-granddaughter, Belle Bridwell.
His parents; and siblings, Joe Cody, Merre Cody, Bill Cody, and John Cody preceded him in death.
Thomas was born to Michael and Susan (Hogan) Cody on Aug. 4, 1931, in Tulsa, Okla. He was a Lay Monk at Trappist Monastery, a teacher for School District 60, and a member of the Search Retreat Program St. Charles Community and Centering Prayer at First Presbyterian Church.
Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 6, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 10th St. Memorials may be made to St. Charles Community, The Mercy Center, or First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Memorial Service: April 6, 2024 10:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
220 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-542-1552
Dear Betty, – -I am so saddened to see the news of Tom’s death. We loved your visits to our home in Tulsa, and had added pleasure knowing that Tom’s kin folk lived right around the corner from us. George and I became ill and we both ended up at St. Ann Assisted Living in OKC. Our children, Peter and James, live in Edmond and Yukon and we sold our house in Tulsa, all in one week. We miss our friends and have had a hard time keeping up with everyday life. George died Feb 19th 2022 – they share the same death month – and Tom wrote a beautiful letter to George. We loved Tom’s stories and your violin stories! I only wish we could have been closer to help you in your hour of need and I hope we can connect again. Tom was a friend of Jesus and we were blessed to call him a friend of ours. My son Peter was able to visit St. Joseph’s this past weekend was impressed with the peaceful holy environment. That was our husbands’ home for a good part of their lives and they developed a deep friendship. That love spilled over to us and I pray you are at peace even though the earthly separation is difficult. We’ll all be together again some day; please bring your violin! –
Love, Janet Megna
We bet he is cheering on the choir and telling the actors they need to speak up and project.
A wonderful man who will truly missed.
A dedication plate has been installed on our memory board at the Playhouse.
The sweetest person
Tom and I shared our experiences as Trappist monks — his much more extensive but nevertheless we had much in common. I admired Tom for his devotion to lectio divina on a daily basis even as he aged in Pueblo. He kept in touch with those most important to him and I was honored to be among those he consistently reached out to. We lost a good faithful man. My thoughts are with Betty and Conor.
Bob and I will never forget him.
I met Tom over 50 years ago. He became a friend of my family and a lifelong spiritual brother to me. We travelled many miles, played a lot of tennis, hockey and frisbee and attended many prayer meetings. He taught special ed, was involved with Special Olympics and was an avid hockey player and referee. He was a gregarious fellow with a huge heart who served his community and family with joy humility. He’s been a major role model in my life and many others.
Tom went the extra mile with everyone, all the time. If Tom met you once, he remembered you thereafter, and would also remember something of your ancestry. Gentle, faithful, fun and ever so loving. He is a one of a kind. Forever. Tom, until we meet again…
Tomas, was one of the most Radiant lights of God in my life. My family had the pleasure of hosting him for dinner in our home back in the 80s! I truly believe that the definition of a Saint is someone who lives an Ordinary life; Extraordinarily well! In my book, this was Tomas. I was so very fortunate to celebrate many Search Liturgies with him, Betty and Connor! I Thank God for the time we had him here. For the gifts of Faith that he radiated whenever he walked in a room. For the presence of God that shone in his face and heart. He lifted my soul everytime he walked into the room. Blessings to your family Tomas, who will cherish and treasure the beautiful gift that was you until we all are together again. Peace, my Saint!
Tom was a good friend and fellow teacher. He always put people first. A “true”humanitarian.
A kind and loving soul. Rest in Peace.
Tomás.
The world will miss this gentle soul.
A truly kind man!!!!!!
I miss my friend and mentor. Tomas was a beautiful man with a saintly smile and humility.
Fare forward, my friend. 🕊️
I regret that I won’t see that smile again, as a teacher, an audience member, and a friend. There wasn’t much that he didn’t know at least something about!
Tom, you have always been one of my favorite people. From the times on stage to greetings after, you were always so kind to my family and I. You will be dearly missed.