TORRINGTON – Tomas L. Rainbolt died peacefully on Oct. 25, 2017, in Torrington at the age of 67. Tom was surrounded by family in his final moments before being called home.
Tom is survived by his wife, Connie Rainbolt (Lindley) of Torrington, brothers Robert and Bill Rainbolt, daughter and son-in-law Angela and Mark Crabtree, son and daughter-in-law Tomas and Sarah Rainbolt, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by parents William and Florence Rainbolt, brother James Rainbolt, and great-granddaughter Lilah Adams.
Tom was born on Nov. 29, 1949, in Sturgis, S.D. to William and Florence Rainbolt. He graduated from Newcastle High School in 1967 and joined the United States Navy directly after. Tom served our country for several years and spent time in Vietnam. He married Connie Lindley, his high school sweetheart, on Aug. 10, 1969. After leaving the Navy, Tom worked in many professions over his adult life and spent the last years at a surveying company in Torrington.
Tom was very passionate about a multitude of things and always put all of himself into whatever he did. His children remember him as a hardworking man who would do most anything to help someone in need. His sense of humor and wit were unmatched.
In lieu of flowers or cards, please send donations to your local hospice service. Condolences can be sent to Tom’s daughter, Angela, via email to rainbolt1024@gmail.com. The family would like to thank Prairie Haven Hospice of Scottsbluff, Neb., for their dedication to compassionate and effective care.
