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THOMAS EMBLETON Obituary

August 18, 1936-February 10, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Embleton went to be with his Lord on February 10, with his loving wife Judy by his side, loosing his battle with lung cancer.

Tom was born on Whidbey Island to Thomas and Alida Embleton who preceded him in death, second of four children, Francine deceased, Sylvesta, and Sharon.

After graduating from Oak Harbor High School he married Betty Eerkes, they had four children, Debbie, Roxy, Randy, and Kathy. After divorcing, Tom married Joann who had two children Linda, and Jeremy.

Tom owned and operated his own welding shop where he fabricated boats, treatment plants, and other projects.

Tom and Joann divorced and Tom married Judy. Together for 17 years enjoying golfing, pool, and camping.

Tom took an active roll in distributing bibles in Belize.

Tom is survived by his loving wife Judy, children Debbie (Gary) Medema, Roxy Webber, Randy Embleton, and Kathy (Tim) Waddelow. 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, sisters Sylvesta (Bud) Weber, and Sharon Embleton.

Memorial Service will be February 29, 3PM at Cascade CRC 13908 51st Ave. NE Marysville, WA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2020.

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Glenn Jongsma

August 19, 2023

I remember Tom and Dennis Faber playing basketball at Dennis's family home in Oak Harbor. Around 1956 I was around ten years old and those two guys were giants in my eyes.

Steve Thompson

February 20, 2020

Roxy so sorry for the loss of your father. Hope you and your family can find peace during this time.

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