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Thomas James Greif

Salem, Oregon

1944 - 2020

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Thomas James GreifTom passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 15, 2020.He was born on May 31, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Salem in 1948. He graduated from North Salem High School where he played baseball and basketball. He earned his Business degree at the University of Oregon...

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I used to work for Tom. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. Condolences to the family.

Tommy Miss you bunches. I hope your free and at peace

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You were loved

Tom was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. I will always treasure the special times we spent together and the laughs we shared. Thoughts are with you during this sad time. Maggie

In response to the question from Bruce Tombleson: yes, Tom was in the Oregon National Guard in the 1960's.

I worked for many many years with Tom and was so very sorry to hear about his passing. He was such a goofy, fun loving boss and I tremendously enjoyed my years working for him. My deepest sympathy goes to his wife, Markieta, whom I never had the pleasure of meeting, to Judy, Lisa and Laurie. Linda Bowman

Just trying to verify if Thomas Greif was the same person I knew from the Oregon National Guard at the Portland air base in the late 1960's ?

Tom was a good man. When I was 12, he processed my adoption papers. I remember him treating me with respect and as an "adult" as he shared what was happening and being sure it's what I wanted. That resonated with me. Tom took care of our family needs over the years. He had a kind heart for my mother and was sensitive to struggles she had and for me as her young conservator. He helped me work through some difficult times then...and later as I tended to my duties. There was no way any little...