Obituary: Schultz, Thomas
Age 73
Grandfather Extraordinaire
Thomas Schultz, aged 73, devoted grandfather, father and husband as well as consummate hunter and engineer, passed away quietly on May 24, 2012 after battling multiple myeloma for several years.
Born in Glen Ullin, Morton County, North Dakota, on July 4, 1938, he excelled as a basketball and football player for the local high school - achieving All-State honors in basketball — before joining a survey crew during the construction of I-94.
He found his way to Brockway, Montana in the early 1960s where he first worked for Logan Implement as a mechanic and hunting guide.
It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Candace Claye Chapin.
From 1962-64 Tom served with the U.S. Army in the 35th Engr.
Bn.
Co. C as a demolition specialist.
After leaving the army he returned to work for Logan Implement and continued courting Candy.
Tom and Candy married on June 18, 1965 in Circle, Montana.
Tom and Candy moved from Montana to Spokane, Washington in 1966.
Tom went to school and earned an Associate in Applied Sciences from Spokane Community College before starting his own television service company, Tom’s T.V., later Diamond TV.
During the final 20 years of his working career, he served as field engineer for the Spokane Schools District #81.
Tom greatly enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting and horse-back riding with family and friends.
Tom loved watching his children and then grandchildren participate in sports.
Tom is best remembered for his high energy, willingness to help others, and uncanny ability to scare coyotes.
Tom is survived by his wife, Candy; his children: Thad Schultz (Dina), Jan Schultz (Joanie), Nadine Huck (Mark), and Scott Schultz (Ana); his grandchildren: Daetan Huck, Lachlan Huck, Jeremiah Schultz, Spencer Schultz, Jared Schultz, Alexandra Schultz, Morgan Burgess, Jacob Schultz, Henry Schultz and Justin Schultz and his foster daughter, Meladee Kunkel.
Tom is also survived by his siblings, Robert Schultz (Lucille), Kenneth Schultz (Lorene), Bernard Schultz (Phyllis), Martha Hegel, Burton Schultz (Ellie), Norma VanVorst (Melvin), Clifford Schultz (Ella) and Katherine Grefshiem (Tom) and 37 nieces and nephews and his best friend, Carl Howard (Pam).
Tom is predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Matilda Schultz and his sister Adeline Rase.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 30 at 2:00 in the afternoon at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Rd., Spokane, WA.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice House of Spokane at hospiceofspokane.org.