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1947
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Thomas Bergan Obituary
Tom Bergan, age 74 of Granite Falls, WA., son of Don and Esther Bergan passed away on January 20th at home with family at his side. Tom lived his entire life in Granite Falls and graduated from GFHS in 1965. Tom served in the Army for 2 years and immediately started his career in truck driving that spanned 5 decades. He worked for Howard Hughes, Ed Reiner, Scott Paper, C-Wolf, Debra Trucking and eventually retire from Miller Shingle in 2006. Tom loved sports and served as president of the GFLL, he was a coach an umpire and eventually a fixture in the stands supporting many. He traveled with Tom Jr. on many college baseball trips and made it to many ball games all over the country and enjoyed many softball games supporting his grandaughters, Kasey and Mallory. Tom seved on the city council in the 90's and was a member of the American Legion, GF Eagles, The Granite Falls Historical Society as well as a member of the Pillaguamish Community Club. Tom's passion for trucks stemmed into a class fleet of 1/12th scale logging trucks that were displayed at Railroad Days, Deming Log show, The Roseburg State Fair in Oregon as well into Canada. Tom (Dad) enjoyed "Going to Work" at Ron Chew's to have coffee during his retirement 5-6 days a week. Tom is survived by his wife Olivia of 52 years, son Tom Jr, daughter Julie Wiseman and son Brian Ostheimer. Grandchildren Daryn Wiseman, Lisa and Matt Smith, Kasey & Mallory Bergan and favorite daughter in law Vonda Bergan as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. Preceding Tom in death were his grandparents Peter and Carrie VanAssche, Martin and Alster Bergan and in laws Bill and Rubina Nelson.
Dad always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye and will be missed by family, friends and the community he loved. Memorials may be made to the Granite Falls Historical Society. A service for the family will be held April 9, 2022 as well as a celebration of life that will be held this summer.
April 9, 1947 - January 20, 2022
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Ed & Thora Boede
June 1, 2022
With heartfelt sympathy in this time of loss
Lindsay McHenry
February 3, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Olivia and family.. Tom was a wonderful man and always smiling when I saw him! Wish we could have had another visit with him. He will be greatly missed.
Love, Lindsay McHenry and family and Linda Raymond
Mike and Sharon Ashton
February 1, 2022
We are saddened to hear of Toms passing. He was a great man so very nice. Condolences to the family. He will be missed
Kim Harrison
January 31, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May you find peace in the amazing memories you have created. I love you Olivia.
Ray & Rosie (Rochon) Campbell
January 31, 2022
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Tommy was the HEART of Granite Falls. He will be sadly missed by all the lives he touch.
Jackie (Jacot) Kalkoske and Marc
January 30, 2022
Tom was one of the most reliable and stand up guy you could ever have the honor of knowing. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be so missed. Love, Jackie (Jacot) Kalkoske and Marc
Dale Welk
January 30, 2022
To the Bergan and extended family, as a family friend throughout my childhood and young adult life I felt great sorrow when I heard of the passing of Tom Sr. It is hard to explain how much of a fixture Tom Sr was in the Granite Falls community. As a young boy who played athletics in Granite Falls in the 70's & 80's you could not go to an event without seeing Tom Sr, whether he was coaching, umpiring, refereeing or just as a fan. Granite Falls truly lost a great community citizen. Condolences to the extended family, may Tom Sr. rest in peace.
Lonnie & Helen Meadows
January 30, 2022
Olivia & family, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. Lonnie met Tommy 50 years ago, thru work and became friends. Tommy always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He liked helping people. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Tommy. - Lonnie & Helen
Carla Johnson
January 30, 2022
So Sorry for your loss! Prayers for family
Daryn Wiseman (Grandson)
January 28, 2022
It's difficult to briefly & adequately convey your feelings towards a member of your family -- especially when they've passed rather suddenly. He felt compelled to provide assistance to others and was exceptionally generous; that's who he was at heart. He was loved and will be missed. He's no longer in pain, may he rest in peace.
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