Tom E. Holm passed away at his home in Aumsville, Oregon June 10, 2023.
Tom was born Sept. 12, 1941 to Velm and Clarence Holm in Union Mills, Indiana. He was the youngest of six children. Tom was always happy and loved people.
He loved sports, playing football, basketball and baseball all through his school years. Tom graduated from La Porte High School in 1960. He married Betty Brown, his high school sweetheart, on Feb. 23, 1963. They had two children: son Tim, now deceased, and daughter Beth Blake of Keizer, Oregon.
After college Tom worked in management for 27 years at Phillips Industries in Elkhart, Indiana and Stayton, Oregon. After retirement Tom worked at Lowe’s in the paint department.
Tom was an amazing craftsman and could build anything. His hobbies included golf, playing the piano, singing, dancing and adoring and caring for his three grandchildren: Kimberly of Tigard, Oregon; Cabe at OSU; and Kyle of McMinnville, Oregon.
Three of his siblings preceded him in death: sister, Clara, and brothers, Bob and Don. In addition to his daughter and grandchildren he is survived by his sister, Jan, and brother, Jim, both of Michigan City, Indiana.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
