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Thomas Brock Obituary
Thomas Joseph Brock went to his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL to Fred and Anne Brock on November 25, 1952. He graduated from Marmion Military Academy in 1971 and also from Western Illinois University. He served in The PeaceCorps, helping in Brazil. Tom was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings over the years. Tom was best known for his work ethic and serving others. He is survived by his wife Karen (Rattray), Daughter Heather Van Slageren (Martin), Granddaughter Cara Tryon, Sisters Sarah Brock, Gail Brock, Judy Norlin (Tim). Brothers Sean Brock (Donna), Gary Brock (Trish), many nephews, a niece, and great nephews/nieces. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to one of Tom's favorite charities, The Mustang Yearly Washington Youth (MYWY) PO Box 2379, Woodinville, WA 98072. Services are June 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm, at 17222 43rd AVE NE Arlington WA 98223.
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Nancy Skudrna Luiz
January 16, 2023
Karen, Heather, and family, I am very sorry to learn of your loss of a very good man.
Nancy Skudrna Luiz
January 16, 2023
47 years ago, funny, genuine, good natured Tom and I were fellow Peace Corps trainees in Lavras.
Tara Nease ( Harriman)
November 7, 2021
Miss you so much Tom you got me through my high school years. Been thinking about you on and off and really wish i couldve thanked you while you were still here. Thank you for everything... sad to hear about this. Miss your family, hope Karen is doing well!
Lou Ann and James Dietz
August 22, 2021
Dear Karen, I hope you will accept my friend request. My husband Jim and I served in the Peace Corps with Tom in Serra da Canastra National Park, in Minas Gerais, Brazil in 1978. He was finishing his service living with a carpenter and his family in Sao Roque de Minas. Their youngest daughter, Elaine, is his goddaughter. I have remained in contact with them all these years, but we lost contact with Tom. Elaine asked me to help her find him. Yesterday was her birthday and I started an internet search for Tom. I was so sorry to see a notice saying Tom passed away in May. My condolences to you and all the family. It was that notice that allowed me to make the connection with you. If you will allow me to be your friend on Facebook I would like to connect your family with the Fregugia family in Brazil and especially Elaine to share your memories of Tom. Perhaps that would be a comfort to you all. Sincerely Lou Ann Dietz
SUSAN J HANSBERRY
June 10, 2021
My daughter Emily and I met Tom at the Marysville YMCA quite a few years ago. He was such a wonderful person, warm and friendly. He was the first person I thought of when our bathroom needed to be updated for my husband's health. He was so thoughtful and worked so hard to make it easy for my husband. When my husband passed away he (and youth from his church) was there right away. I'll never forget Tom and the caravan of cars driving up in front of my house to get our backyard ready for the services. As if that wasn't special enough, he even made a special urn for my husband's ashes. Karen, I am so sorry to hear of his passing for he will be greatly missed. Love to you Karen and the whole family!!!
Marie Nelson
June 6, 2021
My sincere sympathy and prayers for comfort, strength and wisdom to all Tom’s family. Tom was one of the finest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing; his kind deeds and memory will live on in the hearts of our family. Marie Nelson
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