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1965
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2025
Thomas Oakes Obituary
Tom was a long-time Boeing employee, working as a warehouseman for more than twenty-seven years. His idea of a perfect vacation was attending Comic-Con conventions with his nieces and nephews. Tom traveled to conventions in several states and particularly enjoyed accumulating a huge stack of autographs and pictures taken with some of the celebrities who also were attending. He collected comic books and left behind a huge number of them for others to enjoy.
Tom was a people person. He loved being with friends and family. You could count on him to be at every gathering-bringing his smile and quietly visiting with everyone.
Tom's sudden passing has left behind his father, Tom (Cheryl) Oakes of Camano Island, mother Sue Dean of Sedro-Woolley, brother, Todd Oakes of Burlington, step brother, Greg (Holly) Beal of Surprise, Arizona, stepsister, Samantha (Andy) Axelson of Rhododendron, Oregon and a host of relatives including aunts, an uncle, many cousins, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and a great-nephew, plus many friends and co-workers.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Sunday, July 6 at 2:00 pm at Cascade Pizza in Sedro-Woolley. Those attending are asked to share a memorable story about Tom.
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Memories and Condolences
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Claudia Fore Marlow
July 15, 2025
So sorry Tom, Sue and family. It´s so hard to lose a child. Prayers to you all.
Anderson´s
July 14, 2025
I remember Tom as a person always interested in others. A genuine soul that will be missed! Ken and Leslie Oaks Anderson
Amy Wilt
April 30, 2025
To Tom's friends and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Tom was a friend of mine at work. He was a very special guy to me and my family. Him and I chatted a lot. I let him know how my step daughter loved comics like him. He actually bought her quite a bit of comic stuff. Signed items, posters, comics, so much stuff. Made her entire life! When I found out about his loss, it was a huge loss to my whole family. His generosity and kindness spoke so much to us. I dont think a lot of people got the privilege to know Tom like that. He will truly be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy McAdow
April 29, 2025
Tom, Sue and Todd, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many loving memories with Tommy. I pray that you all have peace in this time of sorrow.
Tom Jensen
April 29, 2025
Tommy became a good friend during our days together at Boeing. Knowing members of his family before we met we easily became fast friends. When I had to go to the factory or to the old receiving building, I would always stop and talk to Tommy to catch up on his life. In my 30+ years of knowing him he never had a bad word to say about anybody. Well, maybe a couple managers he couldn´t trust. I miss you Tommy. RIP my friend. We will see you when we see you on that bright and glorious day!
Kris Dunnigan
April 26, 2025
I went all through school with Tom, very nice guy. I looked forward to see him at our reunions, always something to talk about! My condolences to all of Tom's family, he will surely be missed....
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