Tom passed away unexpectedly at his home on Whidbey Island on Oct. 21, 2013. He was a loving husband to Gloria for over 57 years. He was also a father of three, a brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Tom was born in Seattle on Dec. 4, 1931, the son of George and Laura Onsum.

Tom loved to boat, ski, fish, hunt birds and especially enjoyed trap and skeet shooting.

He was affiliated with the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club and the Admiralty Inlet Boat Owners Association where he acquired many close friendships.

He found joy in the challenge of restoring broken items to working condition. Tom was a very social person. His activity was often delayed because he found it much more rewarding to start up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Tom was in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve for eight years, stationed at Sand Point in Seattle.

Tom worked as an electrician with his father and then formed his own business Onsum Electric in Lake Forest Park for over 40 years, which involved his family.

He and Gloria retired in 1999 and moved full time to Whidbey Island in 2005.

Tom is survived by his wife, Gloria; son Dean (Yvonne), daughters Jeannine and Julie, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, sister Susan Harrison and many relatives and friends.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club located at 3334 Brooks Hill Road in Langley, Wash. 98260.