Thomas Fasbinder, 63, passed away on March 8 at Kansas City Hospice House with his family by his side.
Tom was born on Oct. 30, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dr. Sam and Symie (Kershenbaum) Fasbinder. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area.
Tom graduated from Southwest High School and then attended the University of Central Missouri.
Since his youth, Tom held a passion for cars and music. He was known to often combine those passions, usually with new and improved speakers, video screens or other unique electronic additions. In his work, Tom followed his passions of cars and music into the automotive electronics industry. Tom co-owned and operated Fastronics from 1988 until 2002, when he went to work for Deffenbaugh industries. In 2008, Tom, along with family, founded and operated Tronics, where he provided a mobile service for automotive electronics to the Kansas City metro area. In 2016, Tom retired due to health complications. Although he could no longer work on cars, he still had a great interest in and appreciation for cars, electronics and gadgets.
Outside of cars and music, Tom also had a passion for good food, specifically barbecue. He competed in multiple events in the Kansas City area and often had friendly BBQ competitions between his brothers and other family members. While he didn’t always win bragging rights, it was always an opportunity to be with family, and that is what Tom loved the most. There was rarely a time that he wasn’t excited for a family visit or dinner party.
Through his health battles, Tom touched many people in the healthcare community. His multi-weekly trips to the dialysis center introduced him to a variety of new friends over the years, including healthcare workers as well as other patients.
Tom married Ruby Ingalls on May 24, 2008. With their union, Tom expanded his family to include sons, Bill and Ken; a daughter-in-law, Darla; and two granddaughters, Kelsi and Allyson. Tom’s highest priority was his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Ingalls Fasbinder; sons, Bill Irwin and Ken Irwin; daughter-in law, Darla Irwin; granddaughters, Kelsi (fiancé, Austin) Lawrence and Allyson (Jonathan) Trinidad; brothers John (Cherie) Fasbinder and Paul (Sheila) Fasbinder; sister-in-law, Lauren Fasbinder; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Fasbinder.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Pet Resource Center of Kansas City or Catch-a-Ride program through Johnson County Aging & Human Services, Johnson County, Kansas.
Tom’s love, laughter, jokes and willingness to open his home to others will never be forgotten. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.