Thomas Malcolm Clement, 86, longtime resident of Richland, WA, was called to heaven by his Lord and Savior at 9 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2002 surrounded at home by his wife and children. Our dear husband, father and friend is “with Christ which is far better''. This gentle man has returned in spirit to God, and is now in the joyful presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Tom was born in Street, Maryland in 1915 to Thomas and Mabel Clement, grew up near Kennett Square, PA and graduated from Swarthmore College in electrical engineering. He began his life work with Dupont Co. and came to Richland during WW II to help with the construction and maintenance of the Hanford B reactor. He married his beloved wife, Anne Davison in 1944, and worked at Hanford for 44 years. Tom received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior about the time of his retirement.

We will miss this quiet servant of God, a ''royal priest'', who daily showed forth the ''meekness and gentleness of Christ'', and exemplified these virtues of Him ''who came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and give His life a ransom for many.'' Tom was a happy and helpful man who lived not in the spirit of ''can I tell you'', but in the merit of ''can I help you.'' Tom liked the outdoors, and passed this appreciation on to his children and grandchildren with long walks, fishing and hunting trips, and an occasional camping trip.

Tom is survived by his faithful wife of 58 years Anne, his three sons, Thomas Jr., John, and Paul; his two daughters, Barbara Clement Klassen, and Kathi Clement Harty: his two sisters in Pennsylvania, Mabel Clement Lee, and Elinor Clement Kirk, and 11 grandchildren whom he loved and prayed for daily. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mabel Clement of Kennett Square, PA, as well as an infant daughter, Mary Clement.

There will be a public viewing at Einans Mortuary in Richland, on Thursday, July 18, from 2-7 pm.

Memorial and graveside services will be at Einans on Friday, July 19, at II am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, Hospice House 2108 W. Entiat Ave. Kennewick, WA.