THOMAS FRANCIS WALSH

Thomas Francis Walsh passed after a long struggle with cancer on July 22, 2011 at his mountain home outside Silverton, Oregon, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born on January 19, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey to Thomas F. and Esther Walsh.

Tom was a native of Kennewick graduating in the class of 1963. After graduation Tom joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Viet Nam conflict, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Tom married Mavis A. Isaacs in 1964 and a daughter, Teresa, was born during this union. In 1985 Tom married Bonnie L. Anderson Morey. Bonnie died of cancer in 1985. Tom married Irene Baynes in 1991. Irene died in 1999.

Tom's occupation as an accountant/controller provided him the opportunity to live in the Virgin Islands, Alaska, Texas and California, before retiring to a mountain home in Oregon. Tom loved boating and traveling to various countries throughout the world, and was an exceptional cook and could make the best pies. Family and friends benefited from the candles he would pour. Tom was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed collecting guns. Tom was extremely proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, wives Bonnie and Irene.

He is survived by daughter Teresa Smith, grandchildren Tosha, Tommy, Joshua and Jamie all of Monmouth, Oregon; brother John Walsh and wife Nancy of Pasco, Washington; sister Judi Schrag of Kennewick, step-son Tom Adelman and step-grandchildren Heather and Robbie Adelman all of Oxnard, California, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family invites friends to a celebration of Tom's life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 Bypass Highway in Richland. Immediately following the service a graveside service will be held at the cemetery, Sunset Memorial Gardens, immediately followed by a reception at Memories at Sunset Event Center.

Semper Fi.