Thomas Cruden Obituary
The family of Thomas Cruden of Oakes, North Dakota announces his passing on October 20, 2025. Thomas, born on March 23, 1948, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Cruden to show support.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Thomas for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Thomas’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard "B. A." Archibald Cruden and Lois Lenore Cruden; and his wife Nancy Howell Proctor Cruden. He is survived by: his daughters, Ann Elizabeth Cruden Barr (Sean) of Ellicott City, MD and Katherine Proctor Charlier (Christoper); and his grandsons, Scout, Finn, Vaughn of Bozeman, MT and Dr. Gracelyn Cruden Barlowe (Clark) of Springfield, OR..
The family requests that donations be made in Dr. Cruden's memory reflecting his life-long devotion to patient care and medical research, as well as the outdoors to: American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1), American Diabetes Association or National Parks Foundation, http://www.give.nationalparks.org. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
