Dr. Thomas Evans Soderberg

Dr. Thomas EvansSoderberg 8/4/1932 ~ 12/19/2003 Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather  Dr. Thomas Evans Soderberg returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father December 19, 2003, while surrounded by his loving family, after courageously enduring a struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom was born in Salt Lake City, Utah August 4, 1932 to Rupert and Mary Evans Soderberg, who raised him to be a member of the LDS Church. Tom spent his childhood in the "Avenues" of Salt Lake City, and his love of the outdoors was born while spending time in City Creek Canyon with his brother and sister. He carried on that love throughout his life in activities ranging from fishing, waterskiing, wind surfing, and snow skiing. He was always happiest when participating in one of those activities with his ever growing family. Tom graduated from West High School, and attended the University of Utah, graduating as a Medical Doctor from the School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, an area which he loved. He then moved his family back to Salt Lake City to be close to his beloved Alta Ski Resort, and set up what was to be a long and fulfilling private practice at the Bryner Clinic. Tom also spent time as an instructor at the School of Medicine for the Department of Orthopedics, and at one time held a pilot's license and part-ownership in a small plane that he flew on many adventures with his sons. Tom had a deep passion for his work and touched many of his patients lives with time and a compassionate nature that is rare in today's medical field. His children meet patients and co-workers on a daily basis that share fond memories of him. Tom was blessed to have four sons and two daughters, all of whom he loved and enjoyed very much. Tom was an amazing father and set a wonderful example for all of them. In 1988 Tom married Eva Marie (Taunnie) Bohn, with whom he shared seven stepdaughters. He lived out the latter part of his life with Taunnie, who has been a devoted and loving partner. They shared many adventures and enjoyed taking their blended family on vacations to Lake Powell and Newport Beach, CA, every summer. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Rupert Soderberg; and a son, Steven Thomas. He is survived and will always be loved and remembered by his wife, Taunnie, Salt Lake City; sister, Jean Simpson (Peter), Salt Lake City; children, Jeffrey M. (Camille), North Salt Lake, David M. (Linda), Greeley, CO, Scott T. (Michelle), Salt Lake City, Kristen S. Peko (Jason), Salt Lake City, and Kara, Salt Lake City. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven stepdaughters, and their spouses, and nine step-grandchildren, all of whom he loved and enjoyed every day that he could. The family would like to thank the staff of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Care Center, who were so caring and wonderful to Tom over the past year. Special thanks to Marla and Marilane. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 11 a.m., the Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 So. Wasatch Drive (2500 East), where friends can visit one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery/Mor-tuary. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Tom's name to the Alzheimer's Association.