Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1937
DIED
2026
FUNERAL HOME
Thomas Williams Obituary
02/01/1937 - 02/21/2026
- Thomas Givins Williams, beloved husband, brother and brother-in-law, 89, passed away on February 21, 2026 at the Niitsuma Living Center from natural causes. Born February 1, 1937 in Houston, TX to Daniel and Margaret Williams. Tom was married to Janice Tawa and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last March. Tom retired from Intermountain Health Care (IHC) Utah Valley Regional Hospital in 1999 after 31 years of service. When living in Kanab, Utah, Tom claimed his 15 minutes of fame as an "extra" calvary soldier in the 1966 Western film, Duel at Diablo starring James Garner and Sidney Poitier. Tom will be remembered by his nurses and caregivers as "cheerful and charming as ever!" and for his positive attitude. Survived by his older sister, Shirley Webster (Houston TX); in-laws: Jane (Fumihiko) Watanabe; Janet (Byron) Petersen; Joanne (Gordon) Nakaki-Hanson and three generations of nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Janice; brother Donald Williams; sister Anna McMahon; and brothers-in-law Kevin Webster and Daniel Tawa.
His Utah and Texas families express their deepest gratitude to the dedicated IHC Hospice Team; compassionate GG personal caregivers; and, very special Niitsuma Living Center caregivers and companions. As per his wishes, no services will be held.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Williams
Sponsored by Cannon Mortuary.
1 Entry
Samantha Chase
March 9, 2026
So sad to hear about Tom´s passing. I will miss him and Janice so much. RIP my friend
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Thomas Williams's name
Memorial Events
for Thomas Williams
People and places connected with Thomas
Recent Obituaries
How to support Thomas's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Thomas Williams's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
