Thomas H. Longton, 71

Thomas H. Longton, age 71, was born in Glenwood, Wis. He passed away Feb. 3, 2020, at Lacrosse Nursing Home.

He retired from Spokane Rock Products in 2014. Shortly after retirement he took a job as a school bus driver for East Valley School District.

He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Longton; mother, Mercedes Longton; and brother, Gerald Longton.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Longton; daughter, Helena Najar and her husband, Sir Najar; step-children Trevor Yocum and Lisa Yocum and her significant other, Timothy Berry; sisters Sandra Longton and Mary Dumore; brother, Robert Longton; grandchildren Raven and Talon Najar; step-grandchildren Robyn and Emily Jasinski and Ashton Yocum; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29, 2020, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, Wash.