G. Thomas "Tom" Proctor Jr.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, G. Thomas "Tom" Proctor, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Gig Harbor, Washington on March 13, 2014 due to the residual effects of a stroke he suffered several years ago while living in Utah. He was in his 86th year. In his final hours he was surrounded by his loving wife and family members.

Tom was born and raised in Los Angeles, California to G. Thomas Proctor, Sr. and Mary Theresa Coffman. He has one younger brother, Richard Phillip Proctor. Tom attended school in the Los Angeles area and attended college classes at Cal State Los Angeles. He was a veteran of the U. S. Naval Reserves.

As a young man, Tom met Lois Katherynne Elsebusch, also of Los Angeles, California at a high school dance. It was love at first sight. Tom and Lois married for time and all eternity in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple on Nov. 20, 1948. They have 5 children, 25 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Tom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership capacities including Bishop, temple worker, High Councilman, and other ward and stake callings.

Tom followed in his father's footsteps by spending a distinguished career as a policeman in the Los Angeles Police Department. After his retirement from the LAPD, he went on to other law enforcement assignments including the Superintendent of Idaho State Police.

His hobbies were numerous and included hunting, fishing, horsemanship and motorcycles, just to name a few.

We are grateful for our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation given to us by our Savior Jesus Christ. We know that our family patriarch has been taken home to a loving Heavenly Father and is now with his sweet daughter, Bonnie Proctor (Golly), his loving parents and many other relatives and friends. We also know that he is free from physical limitations and is enjoying these heavenly reunions.

Tom will be deeply missed and we long for the day when we, once again, will be reunited.

Tom's greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lois, of 65 years, Steve (Terri) Proctor, Deborah (Jerry) Spilsbury, Janice (Scott) Hartshorn, Susan (Doug) Nelson and his brother and best friend, Richard Proctor. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law and daughter, Bonnie Lynn Proctor (Golly).

The family wishes to thank the many caregivers throughout the years for Tom. As well as the Idaho State Police for their participation in these services.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 12002 Peacock Hill Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335. Under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 2215 6th Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98403, (253) 272-1414 email: mckeefuneral@wamail.net

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah 84606, with a visitation from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to services. (801) 373-1841 email: info@bergmortuary.com

Interment will follow the Berg Mortuary service at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 E. Lawn Drive, Provo, Utah 84604 (801) 225-3889.

Condolences may be offered online at www.bergmortuary.com and www.tuellmckee.com

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