Thomas Hogan, 48

Thomas Patrick Hogan, 48, resident of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, of natural causes.

He was born in Spokane on Jan. 25, 1964, and lived in the Rathdrum area for most of his life. He was the son of Jerry and Betty Rose Hogan. He graduated from Lakeland High School and North Idaho College diesel mechanics school.

In his youth, Tom enjoyed motorcycle riding, skiing, and snowboarding, but mostly he loved tinkering with cars and was a good mechanic with a special touch with the electrical wiring of most cars. And Tom enjoyed being with his friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Betty Rose (Jones) Hogan and daughter Jennifer Hogan.

He is survived by his sons T.J. and Dillon, brothers Mike (Chris) Hogan, of Aston, Wash., and Joe (Simone) Hogan of Twin Lakes, Idaho, sisters Sally (Tom) Brunner, of Athol, and Dianne (Mark) Miller of Spirit Lake, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for Tom at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rathdrum at 10 a.m. Saturday March 31, 2012.

There will be a potluck buffet immediately following the service. Bell Tower Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.