He was born August 13, 1936, to Easton Hood and Thora Fern Harmon Hood in Fairview, WY. He was the first child of seven.

Thomas was raised on the family farms in Fairview and Bedford, WY where he learned the value of hard work and the love of the outdoors. He graduated from Star Valley High School in Afton, WY in 1954. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg, ID in 1955-56 where he met his future wife-to-be Ethel Keetch Hymas, on the first day of school. They lived in the same housing units, and she washed his sink full of dishes and then went on a movie date that same evening.

They were married in the Logan, Temple on August 11, 1955. They resided in Star Valley, WY until moving to Provo, UT for employment. They raised a large and happy family and loved their life together.

Thomas was a hard- working man and very strong. He was a man of his word and was respected “on the job” by co-workers, suppliers and business associates. He worked for Clegg/Harmon Construction Company and Kenny Seng Construction, having positions of Crew Foreman and Job Superintendent on large and various structural concrete projects. He was known for his exactness and quality of work.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thomas had many callings. He was often called on for service projects which he always fulfilled willingly. He had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught his family the importance of living the gospel and being strong members of the church.

Dad loved his family. He loved his Star Valley roots and was very diligent in being “home” for hay season. His time spent in Greys River, hunting with his father, brother and sons, as well as other family members were so treasured. Going on a horse ride, riding his four-wheeler and spending time with family were among his favorite outings. He also enjoyed photography and working at “The Ranch House” in Auburn, WY, where the family still gathers, creating fun and lasting memories.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers, Harmon (1937) and Orson Robert (1945). He was also preceded by his great granddaughter, Jenivee Clawson; granddaughter, Terra Parkinson and daughter-in-law, Christy Hood. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ethel Hood and their nine children: Lorna Hood of Jackson, WI; Gwen Parkinson (Kirk) of Mapleton, UT; Jean Dean (David) of Woodland, UT; Kathryn (Ted Parsons) serving in the Trujillo, Peru mission; LaDawn Bollinger (Steve) of SLC, UT; Jolene Nosack (Kris) of Orem, UT; Thomas Hood (Paige) of Orem, UT; James Hood (Janel) of St. George, UT; and David Hood of Mapleton, UT. He is also survived by his siblings: Jean Harrison (Virden) of Modesto, CA; Mary Henderson (Lael) of Provo, UT; Lovina Josslin (Bruce) of Herald, CA; and Vaughn Hood (Jane) of Auburn, WY. He is survived by his brother-in-law, David Reese Bunnell of Logan, UT and his sister-in-law, Theodocia Hymas Atkin of Provo, UT but preceded in death by their spouses, Dorothy Hymas Bunnell and Dennis Atkin.

Thomas and Ethel’s posterity include 38 grandchildren, and 48 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Provo Grandview 6th Ward located at 1600 N. 1880 W., Provo, Utah. A Viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the same located. To view the services via livestream, please visit utahvalleyfuneral.com where the video link will be located in the online obituary. Interment will take place in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Wyoming.

The children would like to express great appreciation to their wonderful mother for years of loving care while Dad faced his illness at home. Also, to Charity and the staff at Spring Gardens in Lindon who professionally cared for Dad when the time came.

Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at utahvalleyfuneral.com.