Thomas Donald Bjers

January 23, 1941 - May 7, 2021

01/23/1941 - 05/07/2021

Lt. Col. Retired Thomas Donald Bjers, 80, of Williamsburg, went into rest Friday, May 7, 2021.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Pauline Bjers, sister; Marilyn Brunner, brother; Craig Bjers, son; Michael Bjers, and daughter; Amanda Bjers.
Thomas, a Vietnam veteran, honorably retired after 27 years from the United States Airforce.
After retiring from the Airforce Thomas owned and operated four franchises of the Sylvan Learning Center on the peninsula for 15 plus years. All of which were very successful and he was happy to be a positive influence on so many lives
Thomas enjoyed golfing, traveling, and, most of all, spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Theresa Bjers, Sons: John Bjers (Martha), Erik Bjers (Bekka), Sean Bjers (Kimberly), and Stephen Bjers (Clarann), and many grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 3:00 pm at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188, with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 pm.
Thomas’s final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
2 years ago

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Thomas Donald Bjers, give you peace, comfort and strength…

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….

US Air Force Veteran, Thomas Donald Bjers, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †