Tom passed away in Kamloops B.C. on Sunday January 18, 2015 just one week before his 83rd Birthday.
Tom was born in Burstall, Saskatchewan January 30, 1932, to Mabel and Fred Saklofsky. The family moved to Kamloops in 1946 where they built a home and their children attended school.
Tom worked for B.C. Forestry in the summer months in Kamloops and after graduation worked with B.C. Hydro and Harmac Pulp Mill in Nanaimo. He married Addie Rae in 1956, where their daughter Theresa was born.
In 1967 Tom returned to Kamloops and worked at Weyerhaeuser pulp mill. In 1970 he met Claire and her five year old son Brent. Claire and Tom were married in 1972. Brent predeceased Tom in 1991.
Left to mourn Tom’s passing are Claire his wife, his daughter Theresa, grandchildren Trevor and Victoria, great grandson Bentley, brother Bob Saklofsky and family in Portland, Oregon, brother Jim Saklofsky and family in Kamloops, and sister Marjorie Lussier and family in Kamloops. His nieces, nephews and grandchildren remember him with love and admiration, especially for his wild and wonderful stories. Tom is truly unforgettable to his family and the people who were Tom’s lifetime friends, those with whom he went to school, the guys who loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors as much as he did, and of course the faithful ‘club’ that met regularly for their coffee and reminiscences.
Our family would like to thank the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for their wonderful care of Tom during his residence there. They loved his smile and his willing participation in any and all activities. He had many friends there.
There will be no funeral service by request.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date.