Thomas E. Parsons
Birch Bay resident Thomas E. Parsons, 76, died suddenly and peacefully at home on March 31, 2025.
Tom retired as a supervisor at DSHS in Tacoma, and we moved back to Whatcom County in 2005. He was born in Vancouver, WA, and attended Tumwater High School (1967) where he was manager of school sports teams and active in the Methodist Church. He graduated from the University of Washington and Washington State University with degrees in political science and education. He loved sailing on the Salish Sea, trips to Reno, Alaska, and Hawaii, and reading a wide variety of books. He was a keen observer, a thoughtful listener, and a giver to the end.
Survivors include his partner and wife of nearly 40 years, Shannon; stepdaughters Stacy and Jennifer; five precious grandchildren and great grandchildren; adored niece Mary Kate; siblings Dan, Glenn, Pam, Karen, Anita (“Sir”); and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lysle and Mary Ann Parsons of Tumwater. By request no services will be held. Tom was a fine man and is dearly missed.
