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Tom Bowlin Obituary

April 7, 1953 - February 22, 2019 Tom Bowlin, 66, of Snohomish, WA died February 22, 2019 after a 19-year battle with a rare autoimmune disease. Tom was born April 7, 1953 in Pasadena, CA. Tom is survived by his children, Erica, Sommer, Ian, Joel (JT); and his three grandchildren. Tom was a Pacific Northwest native most of his life. Upon graduating from Lake Stevens High School in 1971, he joined the Army. His love of all things culinary began while he served his country. Upon the end of his tour in the Army, Tom began his culinary career as a civilian, a career that carried him through his life until his retirement in 2016. If Tom wasn't cooking, he was playing, watching, coaching, and then eventually umpiring baseball. His passion for the game led him to a 20-year career USSSA Umpire and USSSA Hall of Fame Inductee. For most, however, Tom is remembered especially for his humor, generosity, and unconditional love. He is deeply missed. The family invites those who would like to honor his life to join in tribute on April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2531 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Following the funeral, family and friends are invited to Kasch Park for a celebration of life.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 21, 2019.

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Sheena

January 1, 2026

Whoever wrote the obituary, left me out. Tom was my dad and I was just getting to know him. He was kind and accepting. I never heard him speak negatively about anyone or anything. Seemed like he looked for the good in things, people. I have read that he was generous and loved unconditionally, I definitely agree with this. And my two daughters and I loved him very much. It hurts that we weren't able to get to know him like we wanted, but sometimes when God calls you home, we think too early, you have done all you needed to do on Earth. Looks like he touched many lives. What an amazing person he was.

Sean Willman

April 28, 2021

Tom befriended my wife and I while I was serving in the Navy at naval station Everett. He had our family over for dinner and allowed us to fish off of his dock anytime we wanted which was a great reprieve from the city and work. What I remember the most is his generosity and gentle spirit.

Connie Weis

May 3, 2019

Tommie, Miss you so much it's hard to not have you here to listen and care. Thanks for being my big brother , I am truly blessed to have had you in my life. Hope you and Billie are having fun at the baseball field. Love you always. Connie Weis

Jim Hart

April 26, 2019

I knew Tom in High School and talked to him on Facebook.
Sad to hear this.

Ray and Susan Johnson

April 21, 2019

I met Tom thru my brother Gary & it wasn't long before we were friends. We ran cross country and track and Tom was so much fun. He could really run! I graduated a couple years ahead of him and after his Army years we lost track of each other. About 20 years ago he stopped by my house and he was still the same old Tom. He was a good kid that became a very fine man.

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