BRUCE THOM Obituary (1961

Bruce Thom, 55, of Libby, MT passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home in Libby. He was born October 1, 1961 in WY to LeRoy and Janivee (Smith) Thom. His family moved to Libby, MT where Bruce grew up and attended school. He graduated from Libby High School with the Class of 1979. Following school, he moved to California where he worked in the oil fields. He met and married Mary Horton in the early 1980's. Bruce later drove a concrete truck in Ventura, California. He returned to Libby and went to work for Scott Orr and later went to work for his brother, LeRoy at Montana Machine. Three years ago, Bruce started his own business doing muffler work and engine repair. He was a true Montana boy who enjoyed hunting and fishing; golfing; playing softball and water skiing. Bruce is survived by his children Daniel Cortez (Ty) of Taft, CA; David Thom (Tia) of Goldendale, WA; Ashley Thom (Sean) of Libby; and Tristen Jones of Portland, OR; step-children Misty (Brian), Brandon, and BJ (Lucy); grandchildren Katalynn, Daniel Jr., Elijah, Chase, Olivia, Payton, Dylan, Kendall, Carson, Aspen, and Riley; great-grandchildren BrynsLee; siblings LeRoy Thom (Zetta) of Libby; Louise Atkinson (Dan) of Lakeside; Keith Thom (Jane) of Libby; Rita Peiffer (Ken) of Kalispell; and Rick Thom (Jamie) of Kinta, OK. Services for Bruce will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Libby Christian Church in Libby, MT. There will be a visitation from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby, MT. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.