Thomas Allen Dew (Buddy), M.D., age 76, died suddenly November 11. A proud native of Warren, Arkansas, Tom was known for his energy, optimism, progressive politics, service to others and devotion to family -- and not to be forgotten, his repertoire of stories. A graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine, he trained at Barnes Hospital/Washington University, specializing in pulmonary disease. In all, he practiced medicine for 42 years, largely at St. Luke's Hospital. His two years int he U.S. Army Medical Corps included a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star and Soldier's Medal. With his analytical mind, he enjoyed a good debate and was never timid about offering ad opinion. As much as he loved his patients and the practice of medicine, he also enjoyed his retirement, with many happy hours spend traveling or at the U. City Commons and the Bush Park Golf Course, as well as spending time with his buddies at the Warren Country Club.
His community service included tenures as president of the boards of the English Language School (serving refugees and immigrants) and St. Andrew's Episcopal-Presbyterian Foundation. He served on the board of the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Foundation. And, most recently, he has been a devoted member of the board of Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, one of the seven work colleges in the United States. Buddy was a co-founder of the Dew Scholarship, honoring his parents, which has been given to a graduating senior at Warren High School for many years.
Survivors include Bettye, his wife of 54 years; his daughters Laura (Paul Revilla) and Allison (Cameron Sojan); his sisters, Jo Ann Reichen and Gingy (John Cuthbertson); his brother, Robert (Marci); his grandsons Patrick and Graham Revilla; his step-grandchildren, Zach, Lucy and Poppy Sojan; many nieces and nephews and cherished friends.
Visitation will be at Lupton's Funeral Home in University City on Friday, November 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held in March. Memorials may be made to the Mueller Scholarship Fund, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave. #1, Carlinville, Ill. 62626, the Griffin Center, P.O. Box 2185, East St. Louis, Ill. 62202, or the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA, 207 North Main Street, Warren, AR, 71671.
His community service included tenures as president of the boards of the English Language School (serving refugees and immigrants) and St. Andrew's Episcopal-Presbyterian Foundation. He served on the board of the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Foundation. And, most recently, he has been a devoted member of the board of Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, one of the seven work colleges in the United States. Buddy was a co-founder of the Dew Scholarship, honoring his parents, which has been given to a graduating senior at Warren High School for many years.
Survivors include Bettye, his wife of 54 years; his daughters Laura (Paul Revilla) and Allison (Cameron Sojan); his sisters, Jo Ann Reichen and Gingy (John Cuthbertson); his brother, Robert (Marci); his grandsons Patrick and Graham Revilla; his step-grandchildren, Zach, Lucy and Poppy Sojan; many nieces and nephews and cherished friends.
Visitation will be at Lupton's Funeral Home in University City on Friday, November 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held in March. Memorials may be made to the Mueller Scholarship Fund, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave. #1, Carlinville, Ill. 62626, the Griffin Center, P.O. Box 2185, East St. Louis, Ill. 62202, or the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA, 207 North Main Street, Warren, AR, 71671.
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