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Thomas Olmsted
September 20, 1949- August 28, 2020
TEXAS-Thomas Olmsted, 70, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers.
He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on September 20, 1949, son of the late Glen and Imelda Olmsted. He married Jane McBride on August 31, 1970. They moved to Seattle in 1976 where they resided and raised their family for 17 years. Tom and his wife Jane moved to Moline, Illinois in 1993. After retirement they moved to Richardson, Texas.
Tom is survived by his spouse, Jane (McBride) Olmsted, his children, Chad of Greensboro, N.C., Erica (Goetz) of Dallas, TX., and Paul of Bothell, WA; grandchildren, James and Avery Olmsted, Lillian, and Evelyn Goetz. He is also survived by his sisters Daria Hoard, Marla Rauch and Sara Trezise and his brother Bill Olmsted, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews
Tom graduated from Assumption High School and St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa. He served as a helicopter crew chief in the Army National Guard. He worked for Kone (Montgomery Elevator) for 42 years.
Tom was a devoted husband, father and family man. He enjoyed traveling, visiting family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was the president of Pacific Little League, and umpired many baseball games with his wife, Jane. He provided inspiration and guidance for many young players. As an avid Seahawks fan, he enjoyed watching games with a local fan club. He also enjoyed Nascar and had the opportunity to attend two races. Tom was a member of First Baptist Church, Moline, Illinois where he had served as moderator for several years and later as financial secretary.
He served on the committee for Assumption High helping to organize class of 1967 reunions He was talented working with tools and enjoyed assisting his wife as her handyman during her real estate career. Tom will be deeply missed by his family, friends and companion dog, Chloe
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Aria Funeral Home in Dallas Texas. A service of
remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd. Those who wish to
remember Tom in a special way may make gifts to The Alzheimers Association.com, or Pacific
Little League of Edmonds and Lynnwood, PO Box 231, Lynnwood, WA. 98046
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Diana Cain
September 9, 2020
Tom was a year ahead of me at Assumption HS & St. Ambrose College. He was a wonderful young man, always kind, friendly & respectful. I'm happy to read about his wonderful life & family, and not surprised at his many accomplishments. My sincere sympathy to you, his loved ones.
Betty & Doug Odlaug
September 3, 2020
Jane, I'm so sorry for the loss of your best friend. Its going to take time, but I pray before long, that all you remember is the life you had before his illness took him away from you. May God give you His peace, as only He can.
Donna Wynkoop
September 3, 2020
Jane, Though we haven't known you very long, you and Tom have touched our lives in such a good way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the months ahead.
Dicky and Sharon Stelwagen
September 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Lott
September 3, 2020
Tom was one of the nicest people i ever met. His twinkly eyes and quick smile were always good to see. I will never forget him.
Vicki King
September 3, 2020
With deepest sympathy as you remember and mourn Tom.
Erica, Bill and Barrett Hatcher
September 3, 2020
I Thessalonians 4: 16-17
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
Mary Ann Shelton
September 3, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Paula Miller
September 3, 2020
Jane, I’m with you and the family in Spirit.. my love and prayers..Paula
Rhonda Hutchins
September 3, 2020
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss.
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