Thomas Allen Rasmussen

We have been informed by family members that
Thomas Allen Rasmussen took his life on November 3, 2003. 

SATCO regrets the loss of a talented, respected member of the San Antonio theater community.
We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Thomas Allen Rasmussen

PIPE CREEK — Services for Thomas Allen Rasmussen, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Lampasas with the Revs. Jack Shelton and Paul Kenley officiating.

Burial will be private.

Rasmussen died Nov. 3, 2003, at his residence.

He was born in Lampasas, the son of Howard Rasmussen and the former Nina Lee Jones.

Rasmussen graduated in 1971 from Lampasas High School.

He graduated in 1977 from Texas Tech University, where he played in the band.

After his military service, Rasmussen returned to Texas Tech Law School and majored in international corporate law. During his education, he was in the top 10 percent of his classes.

He read Chinese and spoke Spanish, German, Russian and French.

Rasmussen had the lead role in "The Foreigner," for which he won a Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a musical last year in San Antonio.

He was employed at Lisa A. Vance Law Offices in San Antonio.

Survivors include his parents of Lampasas; and two sisters, Laura Lee Harrington and Karen Cambon, both of Lampasas.

The family will receive visitors from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Lampasas.

Dodson Funeral Home of Lampasas is in charge of arrangements.

    The Killeen Daily Herald

 

Rasmussen - 11/07/2003

Thomas Allen Rasmussen, 51, of Pipe Creek in Bandera County, died November 3, 2003 at his residence. Allen was born in Lampasas, TX to Howard Rasmussen and the former Nina Lee Jones. He graduated from Lampasas High School in 1971. He attended Texas Tech where he played in the band and graduated in 1977. After military service, he returned to Texas Tech Law School where he majored in international corporate law. During his education, he was in the top 10% of his classes. He read Chinese and spoke Spanish, German, Russian and French. Allen had the lead role in "The Foreigner", for which he won a Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a musical last year in San Antonio. He was employed at Lisa A. Vance Law Offices in San Antonio. Allen also enjoyed reading, traveling, Broadway musicals, acting in local theatre productions, and carpentry work. He was also very physically active. He is survived by his parents, Howard and Nina Lee Rasmussen; sister, Laura Lee Harrington and husband Clay; sister, Karen Cambon and husband Ed; nieces, Shannon, Kellie and Carrie Harrington, all of Lampasas. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Lampasas. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Lampasas with the Rev. Jack Shelton and Rev. Paul Kenley officiating. Burial will be private. All arrangements are under the direction of: DODSON FUNERAL HOME Lampasas, TX 76550 (512) 556-5401

originally posted on Express News website