September 29, 1931 - January 12, 2015
Entered into heaven Jan. 12, 2015 in Spokane after fighting a courageous battle with numerous medical complications. Tom graduated from high school in Pecan Gap, TX. Entered the USAF in 1949 where he served 22 years in the Security Police field. He worked for Spokane Parks and Rec. for many years. He spent the last 5 of his working years as the Maintenance Supervisor for Riverfront Park. For several years after retiring he and his wife traveled to Yuma, AZ. He loved meeting people and made numerous friends. Tom spent his spare time fishing, hunting, being a helpful neighbor, and enjoying grandchildren, Core, Karin, and Calvin. He had 2 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Aiden, all of Spokane. Other survivors are his wife of 55 years, Geraldine â??Gerryâ?; two children, John Thomas of Lakeland, FL and Jean Ann of Spokane; there are several cousins in Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wed. Feb. 4, 2015 at the Sunset Chapel, Fairmount Memorial Park, a graveside service with military honors will follow. The family invites you to an hour long visit preceding the memorial service in the chapel. The family suggests contributions be made in Tomâ??s name to the American Cancer Society.
