Lawrence Seahthluk Andrew Tom Spaghetti
July 31, 1925 - June 28, 2018
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Lawrence Seahthluk Andrew Tom Spaghetti
July 31, 1925 - June 28, 2018
Obituary
Lawrence Andrew Tom, “Seahthluk”, known affectionately as “Spaghetti”, of Bellingham, WA and the Lummi Nation, passed away on Thursday June 28, 2018. Lawrence was a proud member of the U.S. Army in their drive to liberate Europe in WWII and was a lifetime member of Lummi American Legion Post #33. He liked to go out and mow many lawns, was a championship boxer, pulled many a canoe, and took care of the Lummi Nation Cemetery. For many years he was part of the hearty band of gravediggers at Lummi Nation, loved clam digging and was a Hoop Dancer. Lawrence had many occupations in his work career including bridge-building, logger, dump truck driver, welder, fisherman, and even built the family home with his father. He loved helping young college welders and working on outboard motors. One of his favorite sayings was, “Nine boys, enough for a ball team.”
Lawrence is predeceased by his loving wife Katherine, sons Lawrence Tom Jr, Randy Tom, Keith Tom Sr, Thomas Tom, Johnny Tom, and granddaughters Donna Tom and Lindsey Greene. He is survived by his children Laura, Ralph, Jerome, Lorita, Jean, Joyce, Steven and Peter. He is also survived by his many grandchildren – Tomasina George, Stephanie Solomon, Bradly Solomon, Keith Tom Jr, Tyler Tom, Katherine Tom, Travis Tom, Tamera Tom, Jerome Tom Jr, Ray Tom, Jesse Tom, Lawrence Tom, Marsha, Lauralee, Sarah, Jerolynn, Betti , Lexi Tom, Jermaine, John, Casie Cultee, Carol Tom, Leroy Revey Jr, Brock Revey, Jean Revey, James Solomon, Lawrence Solomon, Elizabeth Solomon, Eli Wall, Thelma Wall, Randy Tom Jr, Crystal Tom, Steven Tom Jr, Richard Tom, Dustin Tom, Jared Tom, Lincoln Tom and Caleb Tom.
Services will be Sunday July 1, 2018 at 6pm and Monday July 2, 2018 at 10am. Both services will be at the Wexliem Community Building.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
4 responses to Lawrence Seahthluk Andrew Tom Spaghetti
Julia Ortiz says:
June 28, 2018
Much respect and condolences to the family. This is like the end of an era with the passing of our beloved Elder. Again, much love and respect to Uncle and the family /
Edna Harper says:
June 28, 2018
Boxing was a sport of Armour Jo, Ruben Hillaire and many others. I remember some times as a young person thinking how marvelous these and other uncles and relatives were as they ‘danced’ around on the canvas and held their hands is ready motion to throw the next ‘right’ or ‘left’. I remember happy times with Cora, Nora and Spaghetti at the dining table at Little Bear. He in, in very deed, IN LOVE REMEMBERED. My hands go up to the family and the many loved ones and extended family at Lummi and wherever else life finds them. I love you.
Margo Simmons says:
June 28, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for your recent loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have always received comfort from the Bibles’ word at Philippians 4:7 which reads “and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”.
I hope you can receive comfort from these words as well. Margo Simmons
Debi Solomon-Carter says:
June 28, 2018
Dear Tom Family,
Your father Spaghetti Tom was a special Uncle to me. When I arrived home in 1998, he helped me find my parents graves at the cemetery and told me of his memories of them. For me it was an honor to know him and see him at gatherings. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. Love from my husband and myself in Missouri.