Thomas J. Killworth, formerly of Miles City, Montana, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 15, 2005, after suffering multiple injuries in a three vehicle accident on June 28 in Washington State.
At the time of his death, he was being cared for at Bethany at Pacific in Everett, Washington.Tom was born on June 16, 1916 in Glendive, Montana to Logan and Candace (Murphy) Killworth. He spent his early years growing up in Glendive and Sheridan, Wyoming. After graduating from Sheridan County High School, he started to obtain a degree in Forestry at the University of Wyoming. World War II interrupted his studies, and he became a member of the 5th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group, 5th Army Air Force. At the conclusion of the war, Tom returned to help his father in Sawyers Grocery in Miles City, Montana. It was in Miles City he met and married his first wife, Georgia (Shy), who preceded him in death in 1988, after 41 years of marriage.After living multiple years in Miles City and Glendive, where he was employed by the F.T. Reynolds Co., Tom and his brother, Roger (Pat) started their own wholesale grocery business, the Warehouse Market, in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1969. Tom was a longtime member of Kalif Shriners, Elks USA, and the Lions Club. In 2001, Tom married Shirley Peters Sanders. Together they enjoyed their winter home in Queen Valley, Arizona and their summer home in Story, Wyoming. Shirley, injured in the same accident, preceded him in death on June 28, 2005.
Tom was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Dave, and only sister, Kathleen.
Survivors include his two daughters and their spouses, Vicki and Mike Zimmerman of Snohomish, Washington and Konnie and Steve Herron of Show Low, Arizona; three granddaughters, Tami (Steve) Liebetrau, Courtney Fann, and Traci Zimmerman; one great-grandson; brother, Pat Killworth; and several other extended-family members.
We will always remember Dads twinkling eyes and mischievous grin. We never quite knew what he was thinking, and he always enjoyed that fact immensely. He loved life, he loved music and he especially loved people; his departure will leave a huge void in our lives. God granted him many wonderful and healthy years on earth; we could not ask for anything more. Rest in peace Dad.
A Memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City, MT. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the local arrangements. Services are pending in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Memorials may be sent to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 3101 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239 or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
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