Thomas Edward Hudson

In loving memory

Thomas Edward "Tom" Hudson suffered a heart attack and died in his sleep, March 15, 2024 in Tualatin, Oregon.

Born in March 11, 1955 in Fullerton, California, Tom was adopted by Polly and Russ Hudson. He grew up in The Dalles, John Day and Medford, Oregon where graduated from Medford Senior High in 1973. Tom joined the U.S. Navy and served active duty for four years and reserve for two, after which he was honorably discharged.

In July 1981, he moved to the Sunnyvale, California where to worked for Atari in the Computer division. It was while working there he met Patty Richards. August 14, 1982 they were married, and remained so for 41 years.

Tom was a writer. He wrote training materials. He co-authored a computer book. He published over 100 original Tom Swift and related stories. He published a romance novel on a dare.

Tom was a collector. He loved books. He loved Single Malt whiskies.

Tom was a trainer. He wrote and presented training on new products for both Atari and Apple Computer. He was always happy to share his knowlege of what he knew about writing, books, distilled spirits, and anything new he discovered.

Above all Tom was a great man. He was loving and brilliant. He was giving and kind. He will be missed by all he left behind.

Tom is survived by his wife Patricia Moore Hudson; sister Heidi Hudson Baer (Michael) of Folsom, CA; nieces Ashley Baer Riser (Michael) and Amy Baer Garcia (Chris); and cousins Thomas and Mary Tripp, Colby Tripp and Andrew Tripp. He is also survived by all the people he touched through his writing, his work and his kindness.

A memorial service will be planned for a future date.