Tom (Thorwald) Boie, 86

Tom passed on June 9, 2020. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Tom lived in Germany until he was 19, at which time he moved to Switzerland. After learning clockwork and the optical trade, Tom left Switzerland and moved to Pennsylvania in 1959. It was there that he met his wife, Shirley. Shortly after they married in 1961, Tom and Shirley moved to Los Angeles.

While in L.A., Tom worked as a cine-technician for CBS and MGM. During those years, Tom filmed shows like “Smokey and the Bandit 2,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” “The Island” and his most favorite — “Hawaii Five-0.” While working the set of “Hawaii Five-0” Tom was cast in an episode as the character “Fake McGarrett” (season 7, episode 11) and was used several times as Jack Lord’s photo double. Tom absolutely enjoyed his time working with the cast of “Hawaii Five-0” and the lifelong relationships he formed with Jack Lord and others. It was truly the highlight of his career.

Tom also wrote books on a raw food diet, youth and vitality, and the value of food. Tom and Shirley moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1988 to enjoy a quiet, peaceful retirement. Some of Tom’s favorite things were playing chess, cooking, coffee, hiking (especially Tubbs Hill), parrots and photography.

He graced so many with his presence and will be deeply missed by those in the Coeur d’Alene community that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, who passed in 2002. Tom is survived by his three parrots. Please make any desired donations to Hospice of North Idaho.