Name: Palm Southwest Mortuary
Address: Las Vegas, NV

Norma,  I’m so sorry to hear about Tom.  We’ve lost touch after Hawaii but I haven’t forgotten about you both. Tom was such a kind and happy soul.  Take care. With love, Kathy Slusher

Christmas 2003
Mom and Dad look very happy.

Royal Caribbean cruise family reunion, December 2008

All you can eat buffet at The Fiesta! Las Vegas, NV

I still remember the day when my dad first told me and my siblings that Grandpa Tom had cancer. Even as a child, I felt like I could see and understand how much pain my dad was over knowing his dad was in pain. In that moment, there was so much I still remember us driving to Fisher House and celebrating his birthday and seeing my dad trying to really cherish the moment and soaking up everything he could. That was 21 years ago, and even though it felt like the worst news ever, it turned out to a blessing in disguise - a reminder to cherish every moment and live life to the fullest. 

As you all know, not only did Grandpa Tom overcome the cancer, but he went on to live decades longer. He saw all of his sons get married, he saw some of his grandchildren get married, he walked the Camino multiple times with Grandma, he and Grandma created homes out of multiple houses, he led a million prayers before dinner, he told a thousand more jokes, he was able to travel more, and go on a million roadtrips, he talked me through my first scuba experience, he welcomed some of his great-grandchildren into the world, played lots of mahjong, enjoyed many desserts, he beat a completely new cancer again just last year, he gave a million comforting hugs, and countless other memories. He has protected and defended and loved us all fiercely. He loved God - and also loved butter pecan ice cream. His conversation was easy and interesting and undoubtedly his reach is still far and wide. His influence and legacy is strong and evident in all of us and many things around us. He was truly sensational. 

His many examples and stories have taught me what life is all about and I pray very hard that I am able to live a life as full and as grand as his. I am happy and honored to reflect on this grand life of his and am so inspired by his grand character and grand spirit and am so proud and grateful to be his granddaughter.

Reception of granddaughter Katelyn’s wedding,  March 2023

Grandpa Tom’s speech at granddaughter Margeaux’s wedding, November 1, 2024

Another tapas family dinner! Barcelona, Spain, October 29, 2022

Tapas family dinner, Barcelona, Spain - October 28, 2022

August 28, 2021 - Gabi cafe in Las Vegas, NV

Grandma Norma and Grandpa Tom return from the Philippines, July 13, 2021

Sweets Raku dessert bar for Grandma Norma’s birthday - January 2020

Grandpa Tom’s Retirement Party - July 31, 2015

Supporting his grandson, RJ, at his school architecture showing.

Pictured: Chantelle (granddaughter)

After dinner pictures

Pictured: Norma (wife), Teagan (granddaughter), Chantelle (granddaughter)

Getting ready for son’s, Richard, wedding

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Thomas Walter Hearn Jr.

20 July, 1949 – 13 August, 2025

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