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Thomas Appleton Obituary
Thomas I. APPLETON Thomas Ivan Appleton was born July 6, 1942 to Ivan and Pauline Appleton. Tom grew up in Edmonds, Washington attending Edmonds High School and continued living in Edmonds his entire life. He enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Ranger. After leaving the Navy he married his wife Roberta (Bertie). They have two sons Brian and Bruce, and one granddaughter Jolene from Brian. Tom had a love for classic cars. He would often just get into his yellow '56 Ford pickup and go for a drive or to the local drive in car shows on the weekends. He was in the process of building his dream hot rod being built from a 1929 Ford model "A" Coupe. Tom worked in the maritime industry for decades. He spent his last twenty years with his second family at Harley Marine Services a.k.a. Olympic Tug and Barge. Tom received the news of his cancer nine and a half months ago and fought it to the very end. He died peacefully on February 15, 2011 with his family by his side. Tom is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his younger brother Jerry. He is survived by his wife Bertie, his son Brian and Brian's wife Alana and daughter Jolene and his son Bruce and Bruce's wife Carolyn. Tom will be greatly missed by his family, his extended family Allie and Joe McKay and all those that he has touched and helped throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Swedish Hospital Cancer Research or PAWS of Lynnwood. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb 28th at 1:00pm at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 409 Filbert Rd, Lynnwood, WA. Please leave messages to the family at www.floralhillslynnwood.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Appleton
March 3, 2011
Rest Easy Tom…You’ve taught us well. We’ll take it from here.
Parvindar Sekhon
February 27, 2011
Going back twenty plus years, I had worked with Tom on various assignments.
He was hard working, sincere, truly a “good man” and above all willing to share his expertise and knowledge. What I will always remember about Tom most is his strength to speak his mind in an unfettered manner.
They say time heals all things…at this point in time I find that hard to believe… Tom’s passing has left a void, I will miss him greatly; he will not be forgotten.
My condolences and prayers to the family, may they have the strength and courage to bear this great loss.
Parvindar Sekhon
February 27, 2011
Going back twenty plus years, I had worked with Tom on various assignments.
He was hard working, sincere, truly a “good man” and above all willing to share his expertise and knowledge. What I will always remember about Tom most is his strength to speak his mind in an unfettered manner.
They say time heals all things…at this point in time I find that hard to believe… Tom’s passing has left a void, I will miss him greatly; he will not be forgotten.
My condolences and prayers to the family, may they have the strength and courage to bear this great loss.
Patsy Gilbert
February 27, 2011
Bertie and family, I'm so sorry that I can't make it to the service for moral support because I start my new job on Monday. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Best regards, Patsy Gilbert and Alan Bates
February 25, 2011
Dear Bertie, Bruce and Brian,
Tom was the definition of a gentleman. He was a wonderful individual to work with and a great example of dedication. I will miss his smile and big heart.
Kindest regards,
Scott Webster
Ruth and Douglas Whitby
February 24, 2011
Bertie,Bruce and Brian, Mother and myself are very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom, he will be missed.
Randy Kent
February 23, 2011
To Bertie and Family: Please accept My deepest regrets for Your loss. Tom is a loss to all persons He touched thruout His travels during His significant life. Thank You for sharing a great and talented man with all of us mere mortals. I am sure Tom is working in (TOM'S TEMPLE) for all of eternity
Bob Lloyd
February 22, 2011
So sorry for your loss I can remember him when I was little. He was always involved with Brian and us kids in the cub scouts.
Bob Lloyd
Wendy Padie-Harrison
February 22, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Toms passing. Tom and I worked together at Knappton Maritime. He spoke of his family often in the stories he would share around the break table. He was a wonderful man and I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know him.
February 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Toms passing. He will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. My sympathy to his family.
Joe McIntosh
February 22, 2011
I will surely miss Tom.I met Tom while he was working on the Columbia river decades ago.I will never forget this MAN'S MAN.With prayers,Ron Winterfeld
JoAnn & Carrie Himmelman-Long
February 22, 2011
Birdie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very diffcult time.
Bud Carley
February 21, 2011
Tom was the most knowledgable and approachable engineer I ever knew. Whenever there was a problem we never had to look any further than him. He would always answer his phone, and have an answer to your problem, or would be there in a heartbeat if you needed him, nights, weekends, whenever. He always made you feel that what you had to say was important. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Knowing Tom was my great pleasure, and I'll miss him.
Systems Engineering
February 21, 2011
Dear Appleton Family,
We have worked woth Tom on many projects at OT&B over the last 20 years. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Sherry Rose
February 21, 2011
Bertie, Brian and Bruce. As you already know Tom has been like a father to me for the last 16 years. He was always there with a helping hand, words of encouragement and sadly a look of disapointment in his eyes. He gave his love to me and the children unconditionally despite how hard I made things for him. His generous nature and forgiving heart has forever changed my life for the better. He will be missed by us all. I feel so very blessed to have known him and shared our lives with him. This last 8 years have been the best years of my life thus far, and he was the man who helped me achieve this. He is a great role modle; honest, hardworking, forgiving, caring, persistant and extremly patient. I cannot thank you all enough for sharing your father and your husband with Allie, Joe and myself. He will be in our hearts, and in our thoughts forever. Love Sherry
February 21, 2011
Bertie,Brian and Bruce,
I'm sorry for your loss. Tom was one of the finest man I ever had the pleasure to know and have in my life. I hope you can take comfort in knowing he is in a better place and he is with you always. My prayers are with you all.
Lisa McCann, Kirkland, WA
Brad Lowe
February 20, 2011
Bertie, Brian, and Bruce;
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have known Tom since he started working at OTB and i can't imagine the place without him. His personal courtesy and generosity were exceeded only by his professianalism. He will be sorely missed.
Diana Fenn
February 20, 2011
Dear Appleton Family,
I just want to express my sorrow for your family at this time. Tom spoke fondly of his family often and he will be missed by all that knew him. I considered him to be a good friend, and he was always kind and generous to everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love,
Cindy Marum Rogan
February 20, 2011
Dear Bertie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Big Hugs,
Cindy
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