Thomas Worden

Tom Worden went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25 at the age of 67. His twin sister Lorna was lovingly at his side.

Tom was a kind man with a gentle soul, generous and loving to all with a heart of gold.

We will miss you greatly, Tom you will forever be in our hearts.

Tom was born on Oct. 31, 1954, seven hours before Lorna in Ruelle de Charente, France to his parents, Claude and Lucia Worden. Growing up in a military family meant Tom lived in several places around the world before his family settled in Lynden to make it their permanent home. 

Tom served four proud years in the Navy and was on the aircraft carrier, Independence.

He also proudly served 22 years in the Air Force Reserve.

Tom worked for and retired from Quest Phone Company in Bellingham after 30 years of dedicated employment. 

Tom’s greatest treasure was his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tom loved the word of God and was a mighty man of prayer. 

One of Tom’s greatest joys was his family and friends. He valued people over possessions and if you were blessed to know him, you felt his love.

On most days he was doing what he loved, sharing a cup of coffee, a meal, or a Bible fellowship with people he cared about.

He loved his church family at Calvary Chapel Northwest, they were a source of love and encouragement. 

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lucia Worden.  

Everyone is welcome, please join us. There will be a graveside service on Friday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.

Following is his celebration of life service and reception at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Northwest, 6915 Guide Meridian Road, Bellingham, with Pastor Tom Blumberg officiating. 

You may visit Gillies Funeral Home online at Gilliesfuneralhome.com to leave a memory for the family.

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