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Thomas L. "Tommy" Willadsen

1931 - 2016

Thomas L. "Tommy" Willadsen obituary, 1931-2016, Everett, WA

BORN

1931

DIED

2016

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Solie Funeral Home and Crematory - Everett

3301 Colby Ave.

Everett, Washington

Thomas Willadsen Obituary

Dec. 21, 1931 - Dec. 7, 2016 Thomas (Tom) L. Willadsen passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Bernice; sons, Tom E. Willadsen and Dan L. (Cindy) Willadsen; granddaughters, Lindsay Bourcelot and Katelyn Willadsen; and, grandson, Kyle (preceding him in death) (Nicole) Willadsen; great grandson, Peyton Willadsen; as well as his brother, Mick (Mary) Rairdin; and brothers-in-law, Hie (Kathy) Sheppard and Wally Sheppard; and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Ames, Iowa on December 21, 1931 and moved to Everett, WA as a child with his family. He remained here nearly all his life. He is a graduate of Everett High School and retired production manager from Scott Paper in Everett. He was known for being hard working, athletic, enjoying the outdoors and being a welcoming friend to all. Tom and Bernice have been members of the First Baptist Church of Everett for many years. There will be a memorial service at their church on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. The address is 1616 Pacific Ave, Everett, WA 98201. We ask that in lieu of flowers or remembrances that donations are made to the First Baptist Church Foundation in Tom's name. The church can also be reached at (425) 259-2927.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2016.

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Gordon and Shirley Garnhart

December 21, 2016

Tom was a part of our Klahaya Sunday School class for many years, and a part of our six-person group that toured Australia, New Zealand and Fiji in 1992. He was a good friend and he will be missed.

December 18, 2016

I have fond memories of Tom from when I was young and he would visit with my family at the beach in Crescent Bar. He was always cheerful and had a smile on his face. Tom was my supervisor at Scott Paper in the early 80's and he was a fair and kind boss.

Our heart felt condolences to the entire family. With sympathy,
Bob Visscher, Jr. and Susan

Colleen Foraker Manning

December 17, 2016

Bernice, my heartfelt condolences. Although many years have passed, I still have wonderful memories of you and your family. Our family treasured your friendship.

Jim Thompson

December 17, 2016

All the best to the family, my former neighbors on Second Place West in South Everett, I was sorry and saddened to read the obit on my computer this morning. I worked and played basketball with Tom at Scott Paper, many years ago - hang in there gang and take care.

Ken and Lorna McKeehan

December 16, 2016

Tom always had a smile on his face and made everyone around him feel welcome. Our family has so many wonderful memories of camping with the Willadsen's. We are sorry for your loss Dan,Cindy and family.

Katelyn Willadsen

December 15, 2016

Grandpa Tom was loved by so many and lived a long, wonderful life. I have no bad memories of my Gramps and will look back on all of the time we spent together with a smile. He is in a better place without pain now, but he certainly won't be forgotten by his friends and family.

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First Baptist Church

1616 Pacific Ave, Everett, WA

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3301 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201

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