Clyde Thomas Caughell

Tom Caughell passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2012 surrounded by family.  Tom was born on August 27, 1938 in Fresno, CA to his parents, Lois Lorraine Caughell and Clyde Newman Caughell.  Throughout his life, Tom was a dedicated and loving son, husband, father and friend. Tom moved to Vashon in 1979 with his wife, Patricia, and their three children.  He loved living on Vashon and raising his children on the island.  Tom was the owner of Clarklift of Washington/Alaska, a material handling company in Seattle, for 32 years. When he retired, Tom greatly enjoyed the game of golf and the many hours spent with good friends at the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club. Tom was also a wonderful grandfather and he loved spending time with his nine grandchildren.

Tom will truly be missed by everyone who shared his life.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Newman Caughell and Lois Lorraine Caughell as well as his sister, Pat Lynne Caughell.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Kay Caughell and their children: Heather Kay Hisatomi and her husband Randal Hisatomi; Shannon Lynne Miller and her husband Doug Miller; Todd Thomas Caughell and his wife Stacie Caughell.  Tom is also survived by his grandchildren: Kelton and Camille Hisatomi; Ravenna, Parker and Georgia Miller;

Abbie, Bennett, Holly and Clara Caughell.

Please visit the online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com

Paid Obituary.