Tom Lockwood

Tom Lockwood, 56, of Bellevue, WA, passed away in his home on February 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015. Tom was born on July 23, 1959, in Morristown, New Jersey, to James and Carolyn Lockwood, but lived most of his life in Bellevue. He graduated from Newport High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Western Washington University.

Tom spent the majority of his working life in a family business started by his father, spending the last 18 years as a part-owner and General Manager for Protective Coatings Consultants, Inc. (PCCI) in Seattle. At PCCI, he loved his work and cherished the many long-lasting relationships he developed with business partners and customers. Tom also worked as the Corporate Credit Manager for Rodda Paint Company, in Portland, OR, displaying a wonderful knack for negotiating with customers and collections. While living in Portland, Tom met Julie through one magical ad in the Willamette Week newspaper, and they were married soon after in 1991. They had one son, Andrew, in 1993, before moving back to Bellevue in 1997. Tom was a devoted husband and father throughout his life.

Tom is survived by his wife of 24 years, Julie, and son Andrew. He is also survived by his mother, Carolyn Lockwood, Bellevue, WA; and sisters Debbie (Mark) Maxwell of Olympia, WA; Donna Roush of Bellevue, WA; Diane (Steve) Elms of Bellevue, WA; and Dawn (Greg) Barr of West Seattle, WA; in-laws, nieces and nephews; and many friends who he considered to be family. Tom was preceded in death by his father, James Lockwood in 2015.

Tom was loved for his sense of humor, honest advice, big heart and natural charm. He loved almost any sporting event, sunsets on the Oregon Coast, classic rock music, wearing shorts year-round, and spending time with family and friends. Tom was a genuine person and a loyal friend, and took great pride in his family. He will be truly missed.

A Celebration of Tom's Life will be held at the Redhook Brewery, Woodinville, WA, on Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. Remembrance donations can be made in Tom's name to: Swedish Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment (https://community.swedish.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=359) or UW Medicine Neurology Tumor Fund, Attn: Gift Processing, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045, Tel: 206-543-8347