Thomas Edward McCallum
Thomas Edward McCallum was born April 23, 1997, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Michael E. McCallum and Rhonda S. Broughton. Thomas grew up and attended school in Imperial and Sidney. He attended high school in Denver, Colorado.
Thomas had many hobbies, including making jewelry, leather working, making origami, watching tik-tok, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger that didn’t soon become a friend.
A true passion of Thomas’s was making people laugh. He often left family and friends wondering where his crazy ideas came from. He was the best brother a sibling could ever ask for. Thomas enjoyed talking about memories from his childhood, including favorites such as camping at Enders Reservoir, a time with his older sister; piling clothing and other items against a wall in the house so he could climb to the top and touch the ceiling, when his mom made apple cinnamon jelly during the holidays and his younger sisters with their dogs. Lastly, raising turkeys and preparing them for Thanksgiving at Grandpa and Grandma McCallum’s was a highlight.
Thomas passed away Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2021, at the Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview Center in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. He was 24 years of age.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Mike McCallum; grandfathers, Elroy Broughton and Richard McCallum; uncle, Steve Broughton; and cousins, Jordon Mahnke and Blye McCallum.
Survivors include his mother, Rhonda Broughton of Sidney; grandmothers, Jane Broughton of Sidney and Joyce McCallum of Haxtun, Colorado; three brothers: Cody McCallum of Haxtun, Colorado, Rodney McCallum of Wray, Colorado and Matthew McCallum of North Platte; three sisters: Katie (Shawn) Yoder of Washington, Kansas, Melissa Broughton and Elizabeth Broughton, both of Sidney; nephews, Cory Yoder of Holdrege, Bryce Yoder of Washington, Kansas (a favorite); niece, Dana (Eric) Mortimore of Kearney; a great-niece, Athena Mortimore of Kearney; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his best friend, Joey of Las Vegas, Nevada.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Casual attire is appropriate. Pink was Thomas’s favorite color.
Memorials have been suggested to the Broughton family for a future designation.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. Liewer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.