Tom was raised on a chicken farm in Federal Way, WA, resulting in a life-long distaste for eating chicken. He attended Washington State University where he developed a passion for radio. He joined the Army in 1963, serving in the White House Communications Office as an audio engineer, often traveling with President Johnson and the White House Press Corps. After his military service he entered private industry in the world of computers, working for IBM for over 20 years and later for Geico.
Upon retiring, he pursued his passion for radio as a volunteer for the Washington Ear, reading the newspaper on air for the visually impaired. He also worked to preserve the Appalachian Trail with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club where he was responsible for the maintenance of a section of trail near Leesburg.
Tom is preceded in death by his loving parents Lindell and Stella Sowers. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 51 years, Martha, his son Jon (Karen) and Jeff (Eun Hee), and his sister Pam. He will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Metropolitan Washington Ear or Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.
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