Theodore "Kirby" Tjossem

Theodore "Kirby" Tjossem

1949-01-17 2013-02-15
Theodore Kirby Tjossem of Lewes died Feb. 15, 2013, of cancer. He is survived by his sisters Linda Sullivan, Stacy Tjossem and Jill Tjossem. Kirby moved to Lewes after retiring from the Marriott Corp. and Big Boy Restaurants. He was born in Iowa, and was the only son of Dr. Theodore D. Tjossem and Guinevere J. Tjossem. He is now at rest in the Prairie View Cemetery in Paul-lina, Iowa.

There were some people who were seniors, I took my first adventure with to Ocean City after school yeear ended as a sophomore.... who graduated and I cannot remember them.  I do remember Kirby because we were homeroom buddies and we often chatted before the bell to start began.  He seemed to like it that I called him Kirby Jo.  We discussed things and I gave him my worldly advice.  We always said hi in the hallways.  He was one of a kind that you cannot forget.  I am sad that he has passed but I am glad he got a large measure of life judging by the date on his passing.  

tribute by Glen Bumgardner

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