Tom Sayers, age 77, of Sagamore Hills, OH passed away August 7, 2024.

Born in Salt Lake City, UT, Tom grew up in Cleveland Heights, OH.  Tom served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

He married Kathleen (Kate) McGee in 1971.  They moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1976, returning to NE Ohio in 2018.

Tom earned an associate degree in Electronics and was an Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Mechanic. He could quickly diagnose and repair automobiles, and for thirty years he took excellent care of customers at the Skyway Service station he owned with his partner Tim Caruso. After Skyway Service closed, Tom worked for the State of Colorado, auditing facilities that did vehicle emissions tests.

Tom loved higher math, science, anything electronic or mechanical, museums, woodworking, landscaping, garage sales, photography, being outdoors, and helping people. He was an avid runner and spent countless hours with friends running everything from easy routes around town to multiple Pikes Peak Ascents and Marathons. And crazy experiments. And wild adventures. With a firm belief "no trespassing" did not apply to them.

Tom was happiest doing anything and everything with his sons Jack and Ryan. His love, support, and encouragement for them was unmatched. He led them on countless adventures involving camping, backpacking, hiking, bike riding, or any other outdoor activity. He was there for all their sports and academic events. He nurtured their love of learning, and many an hour was spent at the kitchen counter working advanced math and physics calculations with them.

After retiring, Tom volunteered at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, instructing kids to yell "Eureka!" when they found anything while gold panning.

Tom is survived by his wife Kate, his son Dr. Jack Sayers (Lindsey), sisters-in-law Patricia Geschke (Raymond), Mary Piskura (Charles), and Marcella McGee, sisters Ann and Lynn, and several nieces and nephews.

Tom was predeceased by his son Ryan, brother William, brothers-in-law Terrence McGee (Sharon), and Michael McGee (Gayle McCormack), nephew Kevin Piskura, and his parents Dr. George Sayers and Marion Sayers.

The family wants to thank Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation and Wellspring Hospice for the excellent care, kindness and support they provided.

Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH RTE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS where funeral services will be held Saturday August 17, 2024 at 11a.m. MEMORIAL VISITATION SATURDAY August 17, 2024 10A.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Inurnment All Saints Cemetery. To allow all who knew Tom to grieve together, a livestream of his funeral services will be available at https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/103594 .

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Colorado School of Mines Foundation ( weare.mines.edu ), designated for the Ryan Sayers Memorial Scholarship at Mines, or to the Disabled American Veterans Association.

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