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THOMAS BOYLE Obituary

Thomas Clyde Boyle Lifelong Tacoma resident Thomas Clyde Boyle, age 72, died peacefully on December 26, 2014 due to cancer. Tom was the first of three sons born to Clyde and Lola (Hamilton) Boyle. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Bellarmine, St. Martin's College, and Fordham University. He was employed as a firefighter in Tacoma and Lacey, as a State Juvenile Parole Counselor, as a football and basketball sports official, retired as a US Parole and Probation Officer, and served 28 years in the Coast Guard Reserves. Tom belonged to Fircrest Golf Club and was a member of Holy Cross Church. Tom is survived by his wife Lorelei of 43 years, brothers Jim (Kathy and niece Marlo, nephew Marcus, and grandniece Katie) and Jeff, sons Todd (granddaughters Brittany and Brandy), Tim (Mindy and granddaughters Erin and Samantha), Aaron (Jenny and granddaughters Lauren, Katherine, and Charlotte), and Patrick (Nikki Golden), and daughter Margaret (Jim Cornelius and grandson John Thomas), as well as numerous cousins and countless friends. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. Funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 3rd, at Holy Cross Church, 5510 North 44th Street, Tacoma. Arrangements provided by Gaffney Funeral Home http://www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com/.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Dec. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS BOYLE

17 Entries

Michael Nixon

January 11, 2015

Tom was a special person who always had an open heart for those around him. We were colleagues together in Juvenile Parole, at one time I was his supervisor. Great fishing trips on the ocean. He and Lorelei were a special couple. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of passing. Blessings

Mark Pavplka

January 8, 2015

Shocked to hear of Tom's untimely passing. We spent eight years together at Sacred Heart then reconnected later at class reunions. The world was a better place with Tom in it. Rest in peace my friend.

CWO4 Bill LeVene

January 8, 2015

Was so sorry to hear of Toms passing. We were longtime friends & shipmates in the Coast Guard. He was always a great pleasure to work with and to be around. I will miss him.
Fair winds and following seas my friend.

Jack Christofferson

January 6, 2015

I have known Tom and his brothers since we were kids in the Sound End. He was briefly my supervisor in state Juvenile Parole, and I often saw and worked with him on cases when he was a Federal PO. A great guy throughout.

Duane Fortier

January 6, 2015

I went to Sacred Heart with Tom. I 'remember' him well. It was so very good to see & visit with him at our Reunion a few Summers back; @ Tom Etherington's place in Yelm. Rest in Peace, dear Friend....I place you in the Loving arms of Jesus...

Elsa Hominda

January 5, 2015

I love this picture of Tom. Any time he saw us in the commissary or trick-or-treating at the house he greeted us with this wonderfully warm smile.

January 5, 2015

I have known Tom since 1st grade. I always enjoyed his company and catching up with all the members of our 8th grade class.
Tom Etheringon

Lara Engle

January 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear that Tom has passed. I always looked forward to see and speak to him at the 8th grade Sacred Heart reunions. I wish you and your family God's peace and love.

Jerry

January 3, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,

Tony Schoeler

January 2, 2015

Tom was a great leader in our football group. He was a good mentor and outstanding official.

Diane McLuen

January 2, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with Tom at the U.S Probation Office and always enjoyed his joy for life.

Charlie Veach

January 1, 2015

I've known Tom since he was 7 years old. He was a great person and a wonderful friend. None better. He will be sorely missed.

Jen Norman

January 1, 2015

Tom was a dear friend and an amazing person put on this earth to enrich the lives of everyone he came in contact with! He will be forever missed at Sunday breakfast at Fircrest! My prayers and heart goes out to the entire family Tom loved so much!

Dave Frutiger

January 1, 2015

Truly an officer and a gentleman. Tom was a joy to be around. His example inspired all of us in the Tacoma USCG unit. May you always have fair winds and following seas. CWO4 Dave Frutiger.

January 1, 2015

I am sorry to learn of Tom's death. He was a good guy and an excellent PO!
Gene Wilson, USMJ (retired)

Ken Fulfer

December 31, 2014

I'm sadden to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great colleague and friend. As a new young officer, I learned much from him while working at the US. Probation Office, Tacoma Division.

May God bless you and your family in this time of loss.

SCPO Thomas Heavey USCGR(Ret)

December 31, 2014

I met Tom Boyle the day the Tacoma Dome opened. He encouraged me to join the Coast Guard Reserve. Twentyfive years later he pinned a starred anchor on my collar. A great mentor and shipmate. My life is better because of him.

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