Tommy Joseph Bernard

Tommy was born in Port Arthur, Texas on February 3, 1963 and lived in Groves, Texas until his graduation from Lamar College and marriage to his beautiful wife Sabrina Sandifer Bernard. He lived in Houston, Texas many years until 2003 when his greatest dream to live in Colorado came true. Tommy and Sabrina created a home environment of exquisite beauty and peace. They also travelled extensively.

Tommy's career spanned many years as an Information Technologist Consultant at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He was one of the top two graduates at Lamar in 1991. He was the President of the Blue Key Fraternity and received the Robert G. Kimble Award for Excellence.

Tommy had many passions. He was an avid golfer, an expert pool player and had acquired several unique guitars. He loved to sing. He was a member of a band in Denver, Colorado for a short time. His favorite passion was nature, he loved the mountains and everything they held. Colorado suited his free spirit. He was a fierce protector of his wife Sabrina, always guiding her through life's trials.

Survivors to mourn his passing are his wife, Sabrina Sandifer Bernard, Thornton, Colorado, father-in-law Maxie Sandifer, and mother-in-law Clara Sandifer of Crystal Beach, Texas; brother-in-law Mark (Elizabeth) Sandifer of Frisco, Texas; his mother Melva Ruth Bernard of Groves, Texas; brother, Michael (Yolanda) Bernard of Mansfield, Texas; sister's Elizabeth Keese of Groves, Texas and Nancy (Dennis) Gregory of Fannett, Texas. He also leaves behind five nephews, one niece, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be missed by many great friends, childhood friends, and coworkers.

This has been a tragic loss for our family and our greatest need is your words of comfort and prayers.

A memorial service for Tommy will be held Friday, May 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Olinger Highland Chapel, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Bernard family. In lieu of flowers, cards can be sent for Sabrina to the mortuary address.