Tom, 91, died March 23, 2020, at his residence in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was born July 2, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska. Tom graduated from Filer H.S. in Twin Falls in 1946. He enlisted in the Navy and enrolled in the University of Idaho after his time in the service and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Tom jumped at Cave Junction during the 1953 season.

Tom spent his early engineering career working on highway projects in the Magic Valley and in Northern Idaho. He completed his career working on highway and development projects world-wide. Tom retired in 1993 and settle in Shoshone and Twin Falls, Idaho.