Thomas Reid Engholm, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.
Tom was born on Oct. 24,1953, in Reedsport, Oregon, to Vic and Janette Enghom. Tom attended Mount Baker High School in Deming. He married Mary Byrum in Tahoe, Nevada.
Tom was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter, and he was noted for his expertise on MGM vehicles. He was an accomplished drummer and played with several bands over the years. Tom was a devoted parent and grandparent.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vic and Janette Engholm.
He is survived by his three sons, Corey Caldwell, Christopher Engholm and Bryce Engholm; his three brothers, Rick and Vicki Engholm, Wayne and Connie Engholm and Bill Engholm; three grandchildren Malachi, Mira and Sabastian; also Uncle Paul Engholm of Acme and Aunt Judith Smith of Olympia, Tom’s last aunt and uncle from the original 13.
A memorial and celebration of his life will be planned for the Engholm Family Reunion later this summer.
Tom will be missed by all.