Tom was born January 13, 1934, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Eddie and Louise Hall. He graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Mechanical Engineering; he later earned an MBA. He worked at Hercules Inc. for thirty years prior to retirement.
He served a 2 1/2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay and was one of four missionaries sent to open the country of Peru to missionary work, paving the way for a grandson who served there nearly sixty years later..
He married his eternal sweetheart, Coleen Spratling of West Jordan, UT, in the Salt Lake Temple on June 9, 1958. This began their beautiful legacy of more than sixty-three wonderful years, holding hands until the very end. His gentle soul served to be a beautiful, loving example to his children, grandchildren, and wife whom he loved dearly. He was always serving, always patient, never quitting, hardworking, and self-sacrificing. Family was everything and will continue to be as he walks with us daily from the other side.
Those who knew him well will remember him as the gentle loving soul always willing to assist.
Dad always served, offering to help at every opportunity. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he humbly served in many capacities. Tom and Coleen went on a mission to the Philippines 2002–2004 and following that served as missionary hosts at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building for nine years.
Dad’s happy place was his cabin on Hebgen Lake in West Yellowstone, Montana, where he worked hard and played harder. He enjoyed boating, waterskiing, dragging the grandkids around behind his boat on a tube, fishing, hiking, and appreciating this piece of heaven on earth. Dad’s cabin and home were always perfectly maintained, his cars were always washed and his garage was somehow always clean. His children and grandchildren struggled to keep up with his energetic pace. Most of all, Dad loved spending time there with his amazing family. He water-skied well into his seventies—and did it well! He also enjoyed a mean tennis game and a trip to the slopes.
Tom suffered from Alzheimer’s for the last several years of his life, and his vital spirit is now free to fly. Like everything Dad did in life, he left with style and grace. We would like to thank the caregivers and hospice workers who lovingly helped care for our dad.
Survived by his wife, Coleen, and children, Cathy (Scott) Clawson, Cynthia (Greg) Page, Sheree (Bret) Charlesworth, and Jeff (Julie) Hall. Tom and Coleen have twenty-seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren with two more on the way. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thomas Hall and Louise Gardiner Hall, and sister, Linda Hall Kemp.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Little Cottonwood 5th Ward in the chapel on 6350 S Rodeo Ln, Murray, UT. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 South Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wasatchlawn.com for the HALL family.
