Thomas DeLeo
<p>Thomas Lyn DeLeo, 35.</p>
Thomas DeLeo
35, of Spokane, Wash.
Thomas Lyn DeLeo, 35, passed away in his sleep, March 20, 2016, at his home in Spokane, Wash. Tom was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Dec. 8, 1980, to Tim and Jackie DeLeo. He attended school in Libby and Troy, as well as Spokane, Wash., and Riverside, Wash. He was a carpenter by trade and found his passion in finish carpentry.
Tom welcomed his first born son, Even, on Nov. 27, 2002, with Even’s mom, Tesha Bunke. In 2007, he met Amanda Willumsen, and proudly made her his wife on Jan., 2009. Together they added to their family with the birth of Harper Ann in 2010 and Holter Michael Henry in 2015.
Tom enjoyed the outdoors; barbecuing, fishing and camping as well as experimenting in the kitchen. He was proud of his Italian heritage and often prepared Italian favorites for friends and family. Tom especially loved spending time with his children, teasing his teenage son, Even, about girls and watching their favorite movies, playing dress-up and riding bikes with his young daughter, Harper, and bonding and cuddling with his infant son, Holter.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Lynn DeLeo; paternal grandparents Ben and Elizabeth DeLeo and maternal grandmothers, Thelma Larsen and Lois Holder.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mandy and children Even, Harper and Holter; his parents Tim and Shellie; brother Sean and wife Sarah; sisters Jaime, Jacquelyn, Tessa and husband Otis, Tifani and fiancé Keith, and Gabrielle.
A memorial will be held at the Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby Saturday, April 2 with Rosary beginning at 11 a.m., viewing at 11:30 a.m. and memorial service at noon. An intimate, private family graveside burial will be held at a future date.
Tom’s giant stature and gentle nature will be missed by all who knew him. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4).
In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family. Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.