WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL Alumni
PORTLAND, OREGON
MILITARY SPOTLIGHT
THOMAS COLBY CHRISTIAN (1958) DECEASED
US NAVY
Thomas (Tom) Colby Christian, age 74, died peacefully at home on November 5, 2014. Tom was born in Portland, Oregon on April 11, 1940 to Blaine and Gladys Christian. His childhood years were spent exploring the NW outdoors, which led him to achieve Eagle Scout. He graduated from Wilson High School and went on to Oregon State University. Tom affiliated with Sigma Alpha Epsilon and met his beloved wife, Susan Odmark. In 1963 they were married, and Tom joined the Navy flight program. He was stationed on Whidbey Island and served two tours in Vietnam. They welcomed their son Matthew, soon followed by their daughter Dana. Tom's next career was with Northwest Airlines, a 32 year span, retiring as a 747 Captain. While raising his family in Bellevue, Tom enjoyed working on projects at home, long walks with his dog, and socializing with his family and many friends. Tom had the unique ability to strike up a friendship or conversation with ease. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for all the medical care and friendship offered to Tom during his nine year fight with Multiple Myeloma. A celebration of his life was held on November 22, 2014 at Broadmoor Golf Club, Seattle. Donations may be sent in Tom's memory to: www.mmore.org (Multiple Myeloma Research) or www.rotary.positiveplace.org (Rotary Boys & Girls Club of Seattle).