Tom was a US Army Veteran and after serving in the Army joined the US Air Force. He later became an employee of Continental Airlines.
He married Dorthy Elizabeth Tarrant August 6, 1971 and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by a stepdaughter Candase Rayl of Castle Rock, Colorado.
Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Private graveside services were held and burial was in the Edmonton Cemetery.