Obituary: Crary, Thomas Earl
Loving father, husband, grandfather, and brother, Thomas passed away on May 6, 2012 in Casper, WY at the age of 76.
He was born to the parents of Joseph Crary and Kathleen Mohen on February 21, 1936 in Cando, ND, where he grew up.
In 1956, he joined the United States Navy and served honorably for six years as a Seaman.
He married his wife of 42 years, Norma L. Crary, on December 21, 1969.
Thomas had an affinity for airplanes and demonstrated his passion for aircraft as an Electrical Engineer working with Frontier Airlines for 25 years.
Thomas was very meticulous and his love for airplanes continued with dedicated service to the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Safety Inspector (G-14) throughout the United States, specifically Chicago (O’Hare), Seattle (SeaTac), and finally Spokane, WA (Felts Field) where he retired in 2005 after 21 years of service.
In 2005, Thomas and Norma moved from Deer Park, WA to Dubois, WY where although retired, they were involved in the community as foster parents, amongst other activities.
Thomas is preceded by his son Patrick Crary (1995), daughter Paule Kroeze (2012), and sister Kathlee (Bea) Crary (2012).
Thomas is also survived by his Wife Norma; children Mark Crary, Brian Crary, Kevin Crary, Gregory Crary (Deer Park, WA), Kellee Crary (Spokane, WA), and Lt. Kristopher Crary (Beaverton, OR); siblings Alex Crary (Texas), Michael Crary (Minnesota), Cary White (Florida), Clark Crary (Wisconsin) and Patricia Crary (Wisconsin); and grandchildren Noah, Mariah, Abigale, Caleb, Isaiah, Gabrielle, Joshua, Sarah, and numerous other grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial service will be held on May 26th, 2012 at First Assembly of God church, 828 W. Indiana Ave., Spokane, WA 99205 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice House of Spokane (www.hospiceofspokane.org).