Thomas "Tom" David Newman

Thomas David Newman of Fishers, Indiana, was welcomed into heaven on February 13th of 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Ellen (Walker), and his three daughters, McKenzie (Alexander Busé), Victoria, and Christina, and one grandchild-on-the-way, Simone Estelle Busé. Tom is preceded in death by his father, James William Newman, and his brother Michael. Born to James and Mary Joyce Newman on March 30th, 1956, Tom was one of nine children, and is survived by his mother, and his siblings, Jim, Rocky, Pam Sokol, Susan Perez, Dane, Jack, and JR. His life was lived as an adventure, every hour of everyday. He was passionate about generosity, humility, family, and put his heart into everything he did.
There was never a shortage of projects for Tom, and if anyone ever had a problem that needed fixing, Tom was the man to go to. He believed in God and the unconditional love and grace that He gave through His son, Jesus. He believed in spreading that joy and relief with other people and encouraged others to do the same. Tom filled every room with love and laughter and a sense of belonging. Affectionately called the “Fixer Daddy” by his wife and children, Tom never saw a problem that he couldn’t fix.
His love of creativity was only rivaled by the love for his family and friends. He was humbled by the number of people who supported him through this long journey home, and he is with us all in our grief, mourning, and celebration. He lived a full life, and though he left us sooner than expected, he enjoyed every moment he had on this earth. Even in the tough moments of pain, sorrow, and struggle, he always found the light and humor in every situation.
Friends and family are invited to gather from 10:00am-1:00pm at Flanner Buchanan- Geist, with a celebration of life to follow at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
In memory of Tom, please consider donating to the International Justice Mission (IJM) at https://www.ijm.org/give