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Thomas L “Tommy” Rist

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Birth	:	6 Apr 1934 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 2011 Humboldt County, California, USA
Burial	:	Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7719002, -124.1883011
Description	:	Tommy Lee "Tom" Rist, 77, passed away on September 12, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital. His loving family was by his side. He was a long-time resident of Humboldt County. Tom was born in Davenport, Iowa, to Irwin and Mary Rist. At a young age his family moved to Washington State, and then migrated to California for employment. He attended Eureka High, started working in the woods, and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He returned to Humboldt County and met Georgia Lee Gallaty. They were married June 15, 1963. He went back to work in the woods,... Read More	Tommy Lee "Tom" Rist, 77, passed away on September 12, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital. His loving family was by his side. He was a long-time resident of Humboldt County. Tom was born in Davenport, Iowa, to Irwin and Mary Rist. At a young age his family moved to Washington State, and then migrated to California for employment. He attended Eureka High, started working in the woods, and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He returned to Humboldt County and met Georgia Lee Gallaty. They were married June 15, 1963. He went back to work in the woods, where he continued employment until he was 50 years of age. Georgia and Tom raised their 5 children in Humboldt County. As the timber industry decreased, Tom went back to school with the Veteran's Upward Bound Program, where he was the second oldest participant. He and his son, John, were students together at College of the Redwoods. Tom was a very direct man, who mellowed with age. He was always extremely dependable and would take his daughter, Mary, to school every day. The rest of the morning was spent with Scott going on their daily walks. This tough Marine taught his granddaughter, Maria, to wave "like a Princess". He would do anything for you and could be trusted with your life. Tom is survived by his bride of 48 years, Georgia; sons, Thomas and John (Gretchen); daughters, Mary, Caroline (David), and Sharon (Allan); grandchildren, Solvei and her Mother, Signe, Prairie Rose, Tommy Lee, Clarise, DeeDee, Miley, Adam, Shannon, David, Chris (Brandy) Zack, and Maria; great granddaughter, Lexie; brother, Bill (Gloria); sisters Karen and Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Irwin and Mary Rist. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Monday, September 19, 2011 from 3-8 pm at Pierce Mortuary, 707 H Street, Eureka, CA. A Graveside Service will be held at Ocean View Cemetery's Veteran Garden on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Tom loved animals. Donations may be made to Miranda's Rescue or a charity of your choice. Care is under the direction of Pierce Mortuary. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.piercemortuarychapels.com Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Thomas L “Tommy” Rist's memorial is located at: Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA.
When did Thomas L “Tommy” Rist death?
Thomas L “Tommy” Rist death on 12 Sep 2011 in Humboldt County, California, USA
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Latitude: 40.7719002
Longitude: -124.1883011

Family Members:

Parent

Irwin Thomas Rist

(1909 - 1988)

Mary Ardith Glasgow Rist

(1915 - 1984)

Spouse

Georgia Lee Gallaty Rist

(1944 - 2015)

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