Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Daniel Maddox Obituary
October 7, 1945 - October 18, 2022
Olympia, Washington - Daniel (Tom) Thomas Maddox passed away in Olympia on October 18, 2022. Tom was known as a cyberpunk author, a co-writer of a couple of episodes of the X-Files television show with William Gibson, and a slide guitar player who loved the blues. After leaving the Navy, Tom was a graduate of the first class of the Evergreen State College, Tom had a long history with the school. He was the first "Greener" to get a PhD, and returned to Evergreen to teach and run the Writing Center. He was a dedicated teacher, and proud to work with creative and talented students like Nikki McClure, Kathleen Hannah, and so many more who went on to make powerful impacts on the world.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Margraf Maddox, his son, Leo Thomas (Tom) Maddox and his wife Rebecca, his step-daughter Emma Margraf and her partner Erin, his grandaughter Tallie Luttrell, his step-daughter Molly Margraf, her husband Gabe, and their two daughters Luella and Josefina, his sister Janet Maddox and his brother Bill Maddox.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, November 4th at 11am at St. Benedict's in Lacey with a reception afterwards. Please wear masks. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Tom's name to Interfaith Works in support of their programs to end homelessness.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Maddox
Susan Preciso
November 2, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. He was one of the first people I met when I came to Evergreen as a visitor, stepping in to take over for him while he was on leave to work on his writing. He was welcoming, funny, and full of good advice. He was a fine teacher and generous mentor to many students.
Bob Haft
November 1, 2022
Bob Haft
November 1, 2022
Bob Haft
November 1, 2022
Bob Haft
November 1, 2022
Bob Haft
November 1, 2022
Tom was a friend and a confidant during his tenure as head of Evergreen's Writing Center. One October day in 1990 we spent a delightful afternoon together so I could make some portraits of him and his slide guitar (see attached). Tom was a terrific writer with an equally terrific sense of humor. I was sad to see him leave Evergreen and am now doubly sad to hear of his passing.
Steve Blakeslee
November 1, 2022
I just received news this morning of Tom's passing, and I'm very sorry to hear it. In 2012, Tom and I co-taught an Evergreen program called The Graphic Novel, which I was believe was the college's first full-time exploration of comics as an art and literary medium. Tom was friendly and flexible, and he took much time and care helping our students with their writing. (He also did not hesitate to tell them to cut the crap when necessary...) I enjoyed those times when we later crossed paths in town and had a chance to catch up a bit. Here's to Tom.
Steff Beck
November 1, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was my first faculty member at The Evergreen State College, back in the late 70s. He introduced me not only to Shakespeare but also to some contemporary (for the time) science fiction authors. (Only later did I read some of his own sci-fi.)
I am grateful to Tom for his teaching; he was the first teacher to take my work seriously, and thus, to get me to take my own work seriously.
I will miss you, Tom!
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Daniel Maddox's name
Memorial Events
for Daniel Maddox
How to support Daniel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Daniel Maddox's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
