Thomas C. Soderquist

Thomas C SODERQUIST Age 57, of Burien, died Christmas day, following a three-year illness. He was born October 7, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of South Seattle. He was a 1971 graduate of Mt Rainier High School and attended Highline Community College. He served two years in the Army, stationed primarily in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a warehouseman by trade and worked for Marriott-Host Int'l at Sea-Tac Airport and Hirschler Manufacturing in Kirkland. Tom was best known for his artistic expression, both in music and drawing, and unique sense of humor. He was happiest when performing as lead singer or playing drums in local bands. He is survived by the love of his life, Marilyn (Rust), whom he married August 21, 1976; daughters Shyla (husband Wayne) Dashiell of Puyallup, and Amy Carruthers of Renton; son Tom (wife Sarah) Soderquist (DesMoines); five grandchildren: Wayne, Kailey and Jared Dashiell; and Emma and Benjamin Soderquist; a sister, Chris (husband Chris) Haugen of Gig Harbor; a brother Mike (wife Debbie) Soderquist, of Newberg OR; and his father, Eric Soderquist of Burien. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Soderquist. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 2, at Marlatt Funeral Home, 713 Central Ave N, Kent WA 98032. Due to acute family allergies, please do not send flowers. Memorials may be made to Friend to Friend Nursing Home Visitation PO Box 98766 DesMoines, WA 98198.