Thomas Brett

Birth date: Oct 2, 1931 Death date: Feb 6, 2021

Thomas Rutherford Brett, Classen High School’s class of 1949’s “Prince of Friendship” went home to the Lord peacefully, at home, with is family present on February 6th. He was born in Oklahoma City in 1931. In the fourth grade, he Read Obituary

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Jodi Jayne

245w ago

I am a current United States Magistrate Judge in the Northern District of Oklahoma. Although I did not know Judge Brett personally or work with him, I am writing to tell Judge Brett's family that his legacy lives on in the Northern District of Oklahoma. As a newer magistrate judge, I have received the benefit of mentorship by Judge Brett's former law clerks and colleagues. They have been known to begin advice with the phrase, "as Judge Brett said..." Please know that his wisdom continues to be passed along, and we are all better judges for it.
Sincerely, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jodi Jayne

Mike Rodehaver

245w ago

Mary -
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We always enjoyed being around him, especially on the trip to Israel. We will miss his humor and hope to see you soon..
Mike and Dianne Rodehaver

Paul Thielen

245w ago

I was a deputy U.S. marshal in Tulsa from 1989-1995. I had the honor and privilege of serving Judge Brett in his courtroom and I was part of his protection detail in 1990 during the Jose Abello Silva trial. Judge Brett was an outstanding jurist and he always treated those of us in the USMS with dignity and respect. He allowed us into his home as “part of the family” during his protection detail. When we approached him with security recommendations he was always very accommodating. As a Judge, he was exceptionally fair to defendants. I enjoyed him immensely and I’ll never forget him. Tulsa was well served by this man. He leaves large shoes to be filled, if ever. Rest In Peace Judge.

Sam A. Crow

245w ago

My sincere condolences to the family of Judge Brett. I knew Tom from the many judges' meetings we attended together. He was a fine man and a top-notch judge dedicated to the ideals of his profession. Not only the Northern District of Oklahoma but the entire Tenth Circuit benefited greatly from his service. And personally I truly enjoyed his fellowship as a judicial colleague. With sympathy,

Hon. Sam A. Crow
U.S. District Judge, District of Kansas

Richard Risk

245w ago

I was privileged as a law student of the University of Tulsa to serve as an intern to Judge Brett. He was all of the qualities described in the press accounts. I was also pleased to have attended his induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Dick Risk, [email protected].

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