Tom was born in Indianapolis, IN, and graduated from Wheaton College. He entered the U.S. Army, became a pilot, and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired at the rank of Major, having received many decorations.
He entered civilian life in the brand new field of computer science, and worked to help companies automate data.
Tom leaves behind his loving wife Inge, daughters Dale Brooks (Howard), Veronica Lyts (Marty), Heidi Greve (Willi), sons Kevin Chapman (Michelle) and James Lowen (Eva), as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services are private at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.