Thomas D. Uselman

Thomas D. Uselman August 21, 1939 ~ September 14, 2009 SALEM ~ After a nine year courageous battle with cancer, Thomas D. Uselman passed away peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones. Tom was born in La Jolla, Calif. and grew up in Silverton. He dedicated over thirty years of his career at the Statesman Journal Newspaper as a Journeyman Printer. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; 5 brothers and sisters; 9 children: Lori Olds(Lorenzo), Connie Erickson, Donald Uselman(Wendi), Marci Uselman, Mollie Uselman, Brent Jones(Junko), Gregory Jones(Yolanda), Denise Otsuko, and Kellene Cano; 22 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. In his later years, Tom enjoyed working beside his son, Don, baking pies at Whites Restaurant in Salem. He liked going on long car rides, cutting firewood, landscaping, and spending time with family and friends. His dog, Butter, was his constant companion. We love you Dad, husband, brother, Grandpa, uncle, friend. You will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1410 Pine St, Silverton. Family and friends are invited to gather immediately following the service. There will be a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.