Thomas Paul Tedor

Thomas Paul Tedor, aged 70, resident of Windsor, CO, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous, decades-long battle with cancer on October 18th, 2017.

Tom joined the Air Force and served as both enlisted and as an officer in his 22.5 years of service. Tom was a B-52 navigator and an intelligence officer. He was a quiet, unassuming man and a secret bad ass. Oh, the stories he would never be able to tell, but lived through. Our country owes him a great debt. He served all over the world to include Panama, England and in the U.S. After retirement, Tom worked for several companies in Washington State, finally retiring as an Executive Accounting Officer for the Chelan County PUD.

While stationed in England, Tom met the love of his life, Lyn. He married her in 1968 and they had three children together, Karen, Amanda, and Daniel. Tom and Lyn were married until his passing, and just celebrated their anniversary of 48 years! Other family members include his sisters, Penny and Deborah, and brothers, Lawrence and James, sons in law, Donald and Ryan, grandsons, Evan, Andrew and Noah and granddaughters, Mikaela, Grace and Elina.

He graduated from Florida State University with his BA in International Relations and from National University with his MBA. Tom had a life-long passion for learning and was curious about wide ranges of topics, from world religions to the Alaskan outback. He taught his children and grandchildren to always keep seeking answers and never give up. He was a believer in Jesus and attended Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Tom also enjoyed fishing, golf, and traveling. He took his family to see most of the US. Some highlights were trips to England, New Mexico and Maine. Family times were the best times for him.

Tom is predeceased by his parents, Ida and Paul Tedor and his step mother, Dorothy as well as siblings, Lawrence, Deborah, and James. There is a big party going on in Heaven, as they greet Tom.

While he will be sorely missed here, his family is so glad he is out of pain. We thank all of the great doctors and health professionals who treated him over the years. We are thankful for the wisdom, love and centeredness he provided. He was our rock. We know we will see you again, our Papa G-Money!

Tom's Memorial Service is 11:00, Monday, October 23rd at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, CO. He will be interred with full military honors at their columbarium. Donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tom's honor.