Thomas Dean Enderle of Scott City was born and died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. His loving parents brought him into this world at 6:51 p.m., and he went to eternal rest with Jesus around 10:21 p.m., living a beautiful life of love and mercy. He was baptized and confirmed -- confirmation name of John -- immediately after birth.
Thomas enjoyed many adventures through his 7 months on earth, 7 in womb and 3.5 hours outside the womb. He went to favorite restaurants, sight-seeing locations and the beach!
He is survived by his parents, David and Laura Enderle of Scott City; a big sister, Alyssa; two big brothers, Phillip and Calvin; maternal grandparents, Bryan and Debbie Crady of De Soto, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Diana Enderle of Scott City; maternal great-grandmother, Raylene Crady; paternal great-grandmother, Betty Raines; aunts and uncles, Charlie and Trish Coleman of De Soto; Kevin and Angie Crady of De Soto; Chris and Theresa Brischle of Festus, Missouri; Jeremy and Lois Enderle of Scott City; and Terry and Amber Enderle of Scott City; and numerous amazing cousins.
Thomas was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Leo and Augusta Werner, Bill and Mabel Johnson, and Freddie Crady; paternal great-grandparents, P.J. and MaryAnn Enderle and Norman "Shorty" Raines; an aunt, Louisa Enderle; and a cousin, Isabella Benoist.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, Missouri, with the Rev. Joseph Kelly officiating. Internment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Scott City.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Birthright of Cape Girardeau, Options for Women of Cape Girardeau, the Alzheimer's Association or St. Ambrose Catholic School.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.
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