Official Obituary of
Thomas Harold Burger
October 25, 2014
Thomas Burger Obituary
Thomas Harold Burger, 46, of New Albany, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Visitation will be held from 11 to 1 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville, IN. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church.
Tom was a loving son, brother and uncle. A 1986 graduate of Jeffersonville High School, Tom earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Murray State University and pursued graduate research at Iowa State University. Tom was a scientist at heart and took an analytical approach to life. Over a diverse career, Tom developed an astounding depth of knowledge in a multitude of technical disciplines. Tom was a lover of animals, domestic and wild. He was engaged in wildlife and fisheries research in Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Idaho and Alaska. He ultimately applied analytical skills gained through his biological training to a career in pharmaceutical research. Tom worked as a statistical programmer with Source Consulting and a statistical analyst and database architect for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, IN. His expertise in enterprise database management and analysis of clinical trials carried him to major research hubs around the globe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loren Wesley Burger.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Burger; two siblings, Susan Utz (Curt) and L. Wes Burger Jr. (Leslie); and nephews Justin Burger, Wesley Burger, Ryan Burger, Logan Stone, and Alex Utz, and niece Aliya Utz. Tom was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, IN. He was a neighbor and friend to the weak and helpless. Tom was greatly loved and will be greatly missed, but his family has confidence in the knowledge that he rests in the arms of his Savior and Redeemer. Today he is free.
Expressions of sympathy can take the form of contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, IN; Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, New Albany, IN; or the Clark County Humane Association. Envelopes will be available at the services. Please visit www.scottfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.
Tom was a loving son, brother and uncle. A 1986 graduate of Jeffersonville High School, Tom earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Murray State University and pursued graduate research at Iowa State University. Tom was a scientist at heart and took an analytical approach to life. Over a diverse career, Tom developed an astounding depth of knowledge in a multitude of technical disciplines. Tom was a lover of animals, domestic and wild. He was engaged in wildlife and fisheries research in Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Idaho and Alaska. He ultimately applied analytical skills gained through his biological training to a career in pharmaceutical research. Tom worked as a statistical programmer with Source Consulting and a statistical analyst and database architect for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, IN. His expertise in enterprise database management and analysis of clinical trials carried him to major research hubs around the globe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loren Wesley Burger.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Burger; two siblings, Susan Utz (Curt) and L. Wes Burger Jr. (Leslie); and nephews Justin Burger, Wesley Burger, Ryan Burger, Logan Stone, and Alex Utz, and niece Aliya Utz. Tom was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, IN. He was a neighbor and friend to the weak and helpless. Tom was greatly loved and will be greatly missed, but his family has confidence in the knowledge that he rests in the arms of his Savior and Redeemer. Today he is free.
Expressions of sympathy can take the form of contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, IN; Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, New Albany, IN; or the Clark County Humane Association. Envelopes will be available at the services. Please visit www.scottfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.
Visitation
OCT 30. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM First Presbyterian Church 222 Walnut Street Jeffersonville, IN, US, 47130 http://www.1stprez.org
Service
OCT 30. 01:00 PM First Presbyterian Church 222 Walnut Street Jeffersonville, IN, US, 47130 http://www.1stprez.org
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