“If you are about to take yourself seriously, stop.”
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Tom (Dad) over the years, among them: “Hey Dad – how do you like my new Camaro? It has a 427 engine.” Response: “What’s your hurry?”
Also never by Tom a T.V. I did it once, but didn’t plug it in. Came back a year later and it still wasn’t plugged in. Tom was an avid reader.
Tom used to say, “There’s a million ways to impress people – pick a good one”
Thomas Tatham Jr., 96, passed away on Jan. 2, 2023. He was born in Bremerton, Wash. to Thomas Tatham Sr. (military consultant) and Elizabeth Proctor (Tatham) (socialite). Tom had a younger brother and sister, Jim and Joan.
Tom became an Eagle Scout at a very young age. By the time he completed high school he had already completed his college mathematics. Tom quickly graduated from Washington University and enlisted in the Coast Guard as an officer during World War II. Tom served and commanded a PT boat. After an honorable discharge Tom relocated to San Diego with his new wife (Mary) Delores DeLuca. Delores was a Sunday school teacher and Tom worked as an engineer with Hughes Aircraft, Rockwell and others, but eventually started his own firm TL Financial.
Tom was also a nationally recognized bridge player.
Tom left behind five children, Linda Tatham (Vaughn, Krusen), Jeff Tatham, Steve Tatham, Greg Tatham, and Carol Tatham (Smith) and 23 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many have graduated from Brown County High School: Danielle, Denise, Katina and David Tatham. Jeff and Laurie Tatham operate the Acorn Cottage here in Nashville, Ind.
