Thomas Lenocker

Tom passed away August 12, 2025 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 85.Tom was born in Oregon City, OR to Glen L. Lenocker and Elizabeth H. Hawkins on October 20, 1939. He lived in Gearhart, OR from the age of six until he graduated from Seaside High in 1958. He served in the U.S. ARMY from December 1958 until March 1961.

He attended Eugene Technical Vocational School in Eugene, where he studied Appliance Repair and Refrigeration. He worked for Montgomery Ward as an appliance repair tech for 33 years. He moved with Wards to LaGrande, Or, Spokane, Wa, Missoula, MT, Great Falls, MT, Roseburg, OR and finally to Eugene, OR. He married Carol J. Willey in Oakridge, OR August 19, 1967. He passed away one week before his 58th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his Son Michael Lenocker of buckeye, AZ, his daughter Shawn Whatley (Recardo) of Eugene, OR. Two Grandchildren Jamie Pemberton (Dylan) of Buckeye, AZ and Jacob Lenocker of Eugene, OR. Four Great Grandchildren Audrie Lenocker and Ellie Lenocker of Springfield, OR. Edson Pemberton and Rowan Pemberton of Buckeye, AZ.Two brothers Gerald Lenocker (Sally) of Redmond, WA. Paul Lenocker (Susan) of Hillsboro, OR.

His hobbies included being able to fix anything and stained glass. He and his wife traveled extensively including 9 cruises all over the world. Per his wishes, no service is planned.