Thomas Dean Thomas, 63, passed away at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls on December 22nd, 2020.

Tom was born April 13, 1957 in Rapid City, son of Dorothy C. and the late Bernard J. Thomas.  He was raised and educated in Huron and Rapid City and graduated from Stevens High School.  While at Huron High School he set records in track & field.  Tommy loved animals, spending time outdoors and  fishing, playing cards and cribbage, weightlifting and body building.  He lived in Arizona for many years where he met and married the love of his life, the late Jacquelyn Pennington. Tom resided in Spearfish, S.D. for the last 26 years, and  touched the lives of many through his courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

He is survived by his loving family; daughter Rachelle Peitz and her husband Brian, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, his mother Dorothy, sister Jan White and her husband Eddie, his sister Cindy Black and her husband Steve, and his lifelong friend Barry Rehrick.  He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, those allowed to be touched by his kind, loving heart.

A memorial service for Tom will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00am at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish.

Arrangements are under the care of the Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com