Condolence: Very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Tom's smile and friendly manner. Jean, you and your family have been in our thoughts, Jim & Sarah Jewell.

Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to Jean and the entire family. Tom was truly a wonderful person. We have only fond memories of him. His kindess, compassion and respect for all will never be forgotten. May God grant you the strength to endure the loss of a man who was loved by all.

Condolence: Mrs. Ellis - I first knew you as Ms. Medlyn, an English teacher at Garden City West High School (Class of 1967) then met Mr. Ellis at MTU when I took a job there after my husband and I moved to Gay in 1979. Mr. Ellis' son, Tim, and my husband, Chuck, began good friends when Chuck worked for Granter's and Tim had the sub shop in Calument. Jennifer and Alayna were just little girls then. I am so sorry for your loss - I know that pain. Chuck died in 2004 and I left the Copper Country and returned to my birthplace in TN. May your family find peace and contentment in the wonderful life you had together. I will always remember Mr. Ellis fondly. Janice Crouson Gustafson +++++++++++++++++

Condolence: Tom was always very gracious and generous with his time during the times that I best knew him, back in the 70's when I first lived and worked in Houghton/Hancock and worked with Tom and Jim Boggio on community projects. Then, upon my return to the Copper Country in 2000, Tom was always someone I enjoyed talking to and was impressed with his knowledge and commitment to the preservation of Keweenaw history and culture. He will surely be missed. He was a prince of a guy and I will always remember him. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Condolence: Jean, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God Bless and keep you. Sue Riedel A gal from the Eagle Harbor Womens Breakfast.

Condolence: A brief note,Jean, to extend my most sincere condolences to you and your family. I wish you peace and strength. Bob Neale.

Condolence: Dear Jean & Family, You have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that your happy memories of times together will give you comfort and peace. Your work together leaves quite a legacy in the history of the community. Sincerely, Art & Karen

Condolence: Dear Jean & Family. We were sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Carla & Bob Rowe

Condolence: Jean and family, We both want to express our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Tom. We were so surprised to read it online here in Phoenix. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You will all have some pleasant memories to help you during this sad time. Yvonne and ChiChi

Condolence: Send my sympathy to you and your family Faye

Condolence: Jean and Family Bette and I extend our condolences to you and your children in the passing of Tom. The last year or so has been trying for you and the family, I’m sure. Tom’s accomplishments and memories will be with all of you as well as many of us who had worked with Tom in his varied capacities. I had the honor of working with Tom in the formative years for vocational education in the Copper Country through his involvement with linking the area schools and the University. He was the individual, as I recall, that was instrumental in bringing the Industrial Learning Center to the old Naval Reserve facility in Hancock. This program became a catalyst for cooperative Vocational Training programs between Tech and the area High Schools and our students. His accomplishments touched and positively affected many lives. Our thoughts and best wishes are extended to all. Don and Bette Heikkila

Condolence: Jean, It seems that just yesterday we would be BBQ'ing in the yard at the cottage and Tom would be walking by. He would stop and visit. He and dad would take samples of whatever was on the grill and enjoy each other's company. I'm imagining that he and dad are at a grill, as I write this, talking about the "scoop the Harbor always seems to offer". Another wonderful generation is fading away. He was a wonderful man, Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb