Bede Thomas F., 80, of Norman, OK, formerly of Edina, MN passed away suddenly Saturday, May 18, 2002 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He is survived by his wife, Margery; 2 sons, Steven Bede of Sandstone and Peter (Sandy) Bede of Warren, MI; daughter, Susan (Stephen) Favors of Norman, OK; 6 grandchildren, Jason, Zachary, Jaimie, Emily, Joshua and Jacqueline; brother, John (Joyce) Bede; and sister, Virginia Thirlkel. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Norman, OK. A commital service will take place in Roselawn Cemetery in St. Paul (Please call 651-489-1720 for date and time). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Tom's name to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 603 Classen Blvd., Norman, OK 73071, 405-321-3443. Services are entrusted to the Cremation Society of MN, 218-624-5200.