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Thomas F. HALL Tom passed away peacefully on August 25, 2009. He is survived by his loving daughter Carolyn R. Hall, son-in-law John Brockhaus, and grandchildren Hilary and Ben Brockhaus-Hall. His beloved wife, Eileen Hall, and two sons David and Danny preceded him in death. Tom was born in Silver City, NM on April 25, 1925, moved to Seattle in 1927 and attended Ballard HS. He attended Whitman College where he played football, and graduated from Seattle University. He was a radioman in the Navy during WWI and later developed a passion for teaching and taught physics for many years at Queen Anne HS. He was an amazing storyteller. He loved reading, snorkeling in Puget Sound, radios, telescopes, his family and his many students. He was loved by all for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. He will be missed. A private memorial will be held at Golden Gardens where Tom loved to snorkel.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Brent Logan
December 13, 2024
Nathan Eckstein Junior High, 1955, physics--admirable in every regard, mentor extraordinare,Tom Hall ordered the universe like Lucretius, a groundwork to which even my wilder science owes homage; I anticipate continuing our delightful if intense dialogue in the multiverse . . . and expect others thus formerly engaged will attend his postcosmic seminar. www.brentlogan.net
Richard Carlson
September 28, 2009
I was a student of Mr. Hall and have such fond memories of him. He was an exceptional teacher and great person. My condolences to the family.
Kirk Fechter
September 22, 2009
Wow, very sorry to hear Thom Hall passed away. We had so much fun with him. We used to call him coach. One day a substitute came to class and we asked, "where's coach?" Answer: What does he coach? Us:Physics!!! I still remember snorkeling at Golden Gardens with him. Obviously it was freezing but we warmed up with some fish and chips. Thom Hall was a very thoughtful teacher and friend who taught physics and life.He started my interest in physics and my father later supplemented it. May he Rest in Peace.
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