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BORN
October 31, 1955
DIED
January 26, 2025
Thomas ELWELL Obituary
Tom was a true family man and his family meant absolutely everything to him. He was a gifted coach and enjoyed coaching his daughters in softball and soccer. He was most proud of his daughter's Prospect Lake soccer team which he coached for 10 years, together they won many League and Island titles as well as placing 1st, 2nd and third in the BC cup tournaments over the years. Tom enjoyed watching his two grandsons grow, providing them a strong and loving father figure. He also enjoyed working with his wife on their house, creating a warm and welcoming home together.
Tom was born and raised in Victoria, where he met his future wife Kathy, at the age of 18. After graduating from Claremont Senior High School, he became a licensed carpenter and spent most of his working life as a carpenter at Butchart Gardens. Tom played fast ball in his younger years but his true love was soccer. He played for Prospect Lake in his youth and Victoria Athletics well into his senior years, making many lifelong friends. Tom also enjoyed camping at the family cabin at Cowichan Lake and for the past 21 years looked forward to the annual Rathtrevor camping trip with his soccer buddies and their families. Tom was a Tim Horton's regular and enjoyed meeting his many good friends for coffee.
Tom will be well remembered for his kindness and steady demeanour and deeply missed by his family and friends.
Many thanks to Dr. John Jerome, who was always there when Tom needed him and the staff with BC Cancer and Victoria Palliative Care for their care and compassion.
By Tom's request, there will be no service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas ELWELL
20 Entries
Dianne Young
March 13, 2025
You were a kind person,Tom. You always came by to walk to Claremont with me. Our neighborhood friend's always hung out together, playing baseball, touch football, kick the can in the big yard... between GMA Elwell's and the Young's properties. Your laugh was quiet, just like you. I bet you're playing crazy 8's with Mom and some of the other kids from the neighborhood. Rest in peace my friend. Love you always.
Bob Lee
March 10, 2025
Our sincere condolences from Susan and I to you Kathy and to your family.
Tommer was a great schoolmate and team mate for over 20 years on our many soccer, baseball and fastball teams. Our parents and families enjoyed many special events together. I have many fond memories after Laker's games of debriefing, strategizing and shooting the breeze with Tom at the old Royal Oak Inn. Rest in peace Tommer!
Selena Roberts
March 5, 2025
My sincere condolences to Kathy, Sherri and Nicole. Such devastating news.
I credit Tom for my lifelong love of soccer and athletics in general. He was such a talented coach. His passion for the game was contagious and inspired all of us to push to be our best. He did all of this with kind patience, all while showing us how to be competitive, and great teammates.
Perseverance, dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience.
These skills Tom taught us, I´ve carried through to adulthood. I will be forever grateful for his leadership. He will be missed by so many.
Sending all my love to the Elwell family and the rest of Tom´s Laker Girls. We will cherish the memories.
Sue Hilton
February 25, 2025
Dear Kathy and Family my heart goes out to you all at this difficult time! We do have good memories of the many soccer games and wins because of how talented of a coach Tom was and living in the neighbourhood!!!
Sue Hilton
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Chelsey Rossner
February 24, 2025
Kathy, Sherri and Nicole,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. I also had the privilege of being on the Prospect Lake team and learned many valuable lessons about hard work and team work from Tom. He was a great coach and mentor for all of us, and was always so incredibly kind to me and my mom. I know he will be missed.
Chelsey Rossner (Ament)
Keith & Shirley Thompson
February 19, 2025
Hi Kathy and families. Tom and I played together for the Lakers, for years. He was always a calming presence in the change room during some of our toughest games. Tommer always gave everything and was a great teammate and friend. We will miss him
Kim Spears
February 18, 2025
Kathy, Sherri and Nicole I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Playing on Tom´s "Laker Girls" and sharing in those amazing years with your family were some of my most favourite childhood memories. Tom was a coach and a mentor and I will always remember him fondly and I am grateful for the impact he made on my life. Thinking of you and sending my love, Kim.
Gord Horth
February 17, 2025
Tom was one of those guys you always wanted on your team. I had the good fortune to play soccer with Tom at the A's and have fond memories of our time together. He left a positive mark on this world, and hopefully that will be of some solace to his family.
Ian Matthews
February 17, 2025
My sincere Condolences to Kathy and the entire Elwell Family; Tom was a Superb Athlete and always had a ready Smile; I always enjoyed seeing Tom on the Soccer Pitch and as many have suggested the World has lost one of the Really Good ones; Thinking of you all
Tim Dakin
February 17, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We played soccer together for years at Victoria Athletics. Tom will be sadly missed.
Erin
February 17, 2025
Sending hugs and love to you Kathy, Sherri and Nicole.
I was both proud and lucky to be one of Tom´s `Laker Girls´. His impact started with soccer and building our skills but truly was so much more. Decades later I can still hear his laugh and wise words, see his friendly smile and wink and feel how much he cared about each and every one of us on the team.
Tom´s memory will continue to live on in all of us whom he impacted in such a positive way.
Trish Main
February 16, 2025
Kathy, Sherri, Nicole and family my heartfelt sympathies for your loss at Tom´s passing. We are so thankful for the time he and you devoted to his team of girls who played together from age 7 to 17. Tom never held try outs, never cut a player, and took a club team to provincials over and over. When they dominated other teams in regular season play he did all he could to even the playing field. It went from 1 to 2 to 3 touch to putting a forward in goal and the goalie up front. He built the confidence in each and every player. Tom enriched our girls´ lives beyond measure.
Larry Stansfield
February 16, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Elwell family. I knew Tom from high school and through our mutual employment at the Butchart Gardens. We always connected for chats at work. The world lost a good one.
Judy and Rick Favell
February 15, 2025
We were so fortunate to have Tom as our daughter´s soccer coach for ten fun and successful years. He shared his passion for the sport and taught the girls many life skills along the way. We have so many great memories of our `soccer family´ which Tom and Kathy created. So thankful for their friendship that we have continued to enjoy over the years. Tom was truly one of the best and he will be sorely missed.
Peter and Wendy Jordan
February 15, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Tom´s family. It is so sad to lose a loved one. He will always be with you. Cherish the memories.
We knew Tom when he was a young lad and lived across the street from us on Casa Linda Drive.
Annette Quan
February 15, 2025
My sincere condolences to Tom´s family and friends. He was a good guy.
Steve Harvey
February 15, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Tom´s passing, my condolences. I played fastball and soccer with Tom all with the Victoria Athletes. He was a true gentleman to have as a teammate. He will be sadly missed.
Gordon Kishkan
February 15, 2025
Condolences to Kathy, all of Tom´s family and friends. Tom and I lost touch over time but were great friends in our younger years.
Frank Woods
February 15, 2025
Tom was a welcoming, kind man. I will miss our chats at PFC and other football matches. My sincere condolences to the Elwell family. Til we meet again my friend.
Larry Cole
February 15, 2025
Dear Kathy, I am sorry to read about Tom this morning. I have known you both for 50 plus year dating back to high school and our sports days. I was one of those guys who saw Tom at Timmies all the time....we shared many a laughs and told some very tall stories along the way. Take care to you and the family....all the best Larry Cole.
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