Dr. Tom Stafford

Dr. Tom Stafford, 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on June 30, 2023. Tom was born in Muncie, IN to Frank and Alice Stafford. He graduated valedictorian from Muncie Central High School, where he earned a full academic scholarship to the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!). Tom then graduated from Indiana University Medical School. For 40 years, Tom served the Fort Wayne community as a well-respected OB/GYN and had an unwavering commitment to his patients. While he loved being a physician, his true passions were his faith and family. Tom was an active member of the catholic community and used his faith as a guide to being the humble, kind, compassionate, and generous man we deeply loved. Tom is survived by his wife, Debbie Stafford, whom he met in high school. Tom and Debbie dated for four years, then married, and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary. We are forever grateful to our mother for her boundless love and dedication in providing exceptional care of Dad during his final years. In addition, Tom is survived by his daughter, Jennie Stafford (Dr. Jim) Klinger; sons, Dr. John (Dr. Jenni) Stafford and Joe (Caroline) Stafford; sister, Sue Stafford; and brother, Dr. Joe (Joan) Stafford. Tom was also the proud Granddad to 11 grandchildren. We find great comfort in knowing how blessed we are to have had Tom in our lives. Our sorrow is superseded by gratitude. The family held a private service followed by burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of Dr. Tom Stafford to Healthier Moms and Babies (www.healthiermomsandbabies.org/donate).