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Thomas Paul Owens

Thomas Paul Owens died November 17, 2019. He was 32 years old.
Tom was born June 5, 1987, in Olympia, Washington and was a lifelong Olympia resident. He enjoyed attending Griffin Elementary and Middle School, and graduated from Capital High School in 2006. Tom attended Washington State University and ultimately received his AA from South Puget Sound Community College.
Tom enjoyed his work at Site Development, and thrived on the many different aspects of his job. He relished working with his hands and working on projects for his family and friends.
Tom lived for his son, and doted over him non-stop. He took delight in planning fun activities for the two of them on weekends. They were always on the go and enjoyed being active together.
Tom was an avid sports fan, especially basketball. He loved being a middle school basketball coach. He was also an avid WSU Cougar fan and took his son to football games in Pullman. Tom was so excited when game day came to Pullman, he could not wait to attend.
Tom is loved by his family and friends and will be missed very much. Tom is survived by his son Russell, his parents Paul and Leisa, his brother Kurt (Tiffany) and his sister, Sister Mary Vianney, as well as his niece and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral mass is being held at St. Michael’s Church in Olympia, Washington on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 12 noon and will be followed by a burial at Shelton Memorial Park.

Robin McCorkle, 51, a resident of Shelton, died November 5, 2019, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Dolores E. Piehler, 88, a resident of Lacey, died November 20, 2019, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Thomas Patrick Fitzmorris, 93, a resident of Olympia, died November 18, 2019, in Olympia. Arrangements are by Woodlawn Funeral Home - Lacey.


Philip Oldham, 52, a resident of Olympia, died November 15, 2019, in Olympia. Arrangements are by Woodlawn Funeral Home - Lacey.


Ervin Wayne Arndt, 84, a resident of McCleary, died November 19, 2019, at home. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives of Washington.


Lloyd Gene Mott, 63, a resident of Hoodsport, died November 19, 2019, in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Homes & Cemetery.


Air Force veteran David Edward Rosie, 81, a resident of Shelton, died November 20, 2019, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Homes & Cemetery.


Raymond Wayne Miller, 29, a resident of Olympia, died November 15, 2019. Arrangements are by Woodlawn Funeral Home - Lacey.