Thomas Lloyd Abrahamson

Tommy was born September 13, 1933 in a log house in Wellpinit, Washington, on the Spokane Indian Reservation to Milo and Millie Abrahamson. He was the third child of nine.

Spending his childhood on the Reservation, he attended grade school there, where he met his future wife, on March 2, 1945 at the Ford School, and eventually graduating from Springdale High School. After graduating, he moved to Spokane, where he attended Telegraphy school, then he went on to work for Union Pacific Railroad.

After Doris Peterson graduated high school, the two married. Doris was 18 and Tommy was 21.

While in Spokane, they had 3 children, then moved to Marengo outside of Ritzville, where Tommy continued working for the railroad at night, and attended Eastern Washington State College during the day. They had their fourth child. After graduating with an accounting degree, Tommy got a job with the IRS and moved the family to Kennewick, for 4 years, then to Federal Way for another 4 years, before moving back to Spokane in 1975, where they have resided, ever since. He retired on December 31, 1995.

Tommy loved spending time out at Tum Tum on the Spokane RIver, water skiing and teaching others how to, as well. Tommy stayed involved in sports between playing, coaching his children and grandchildren, and watching and supporting his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He also enjoyed spending time on the Reservation, whether it was hunting, cutting wood, or just driving around.

He was preceded in death by his parents Milo and Millie (Wynne), 7 siblings, and one grandson Nathan Yunker. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Doris, his children Sandy, Steve, Doug (Dee Dee), Debby (Steve) Yunker, 15 grandchildren and 1 in Heaven, 38 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Rosary and wake will be at 7pm on Friday, March 27. The funeral will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 28 at the Catholic Church in Ford, WA. Meal to follow