FIND AN OBITUARY
Service information is posted on our website only with approval from the family.
If you are seeking information not listed below, please contact us.
Thomas L. Barton
03/23/1941 — 09/07/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Minot, North Dakota
Thomas L. Barton
Thomas L. Barton
Thomas L. Barton was born on March 23, 1941 in Minot, ND and passed away on September 7, 2011 at Cherished Living Adult Family Home in Richland, WA. Tom spent his early years in Minot, ND and moved to Bellingham, WA at the age of 10. He attended Assumption Catholic School and Bellingham High School. He joined the US Navy in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1963.
Tom met his future wife Sharon Skinnell at a dance in 1959 and they were married in Mount Vernon, WA on September 8, 1962. Tom and Sharon were married 49 years and had three children: Bruce, Sherri and Coreen who all reside in Richland, WA.
Tom worked for 14 years at Cascade Natural Gas as a serviceman and salesman in both Mount Vernon, WA and Kennewick, WA. Tom also had his own business for many years in the HVAC field. Tom was known as "Mr. Fix-IT" who was always willing to help with any kind of project. It didn't matter what it was: electrical, plumbing, painting or working on your car. The only payment he expected was a cool beverage on hand.
The most important things in life to Tom were his family, friends and his pets. His love for music and telling stories were the main attraction on all our camping trips and family gatherings. We will never forget the life of the party.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sharon, their children; Bruce Barton, Sherri Ted Engel and Coreen Neal; three grandsons; Jason Engel, Justin Engel and Connor Neal; his sisters; Pat Draucker, Michelle Brian Meagher and their son Patrick.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Evelyn Barton.
A special thanks to Glen, Wendy, Connor and Mariah Kelly at Cherished Living Adult Family Home. The loving care and support they provided Tom over the last five years meant the world to our family. They are truly angels on earth.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 1pm to 5pm at the family home. It will be a time to share stories, listen to music and have a good time.
You Will ALWAYS be my Hero. I don’t remember a time growing up that I didn’t want to be out in the garage “helping” ha ha with the cars and things you were working on. Thanks for teaching me a wrench from a screwdriver. I miss you. I’ll try to keep that Ford running.. Thanks for telling me you were Proud of me. It meant the world to me. I Love You.. Wink
Tom, working with you for many years brings back a lot of memories.
I am glad I made you happy for many of those years. I know this because I was the brunt of a lot of your practical jokes and you laughed for many years about them.
Please don’t tell St. Peter about the two trains hitting by the Town Pump Tavern.
Miss the good times.
Dan
Tom –
I will always remember the laughter that filled your house and the stories you told. You were a very special person and neighbor. I remember the times of the parties you had with the country music blaring and playing pool or the slot machine in your pool room. I enjoyed the times you would take us kids for a ride in your old Model A. Thank you for all the memories and you were a great neighbor, friend and kind man. I know you are at peace and you will be truly missed. With my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.
Guestbook for
Thomas L. Barton