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David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland , Age: 76

December 15, 1946 - July 14, 2023

David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland

1946-2023

David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland - a forestry teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to

all, died July 14, 2023 in Olympia, Washington surrounded by his loving wife and devoted son.

He was 76 1/2.

Born December 15, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Theodore Lawrence Tjomsland and Hazel

Crandall Tjomsland, David was a sea boy from the beginning to the end. He collected worms

and sold them to fishermen and fished for the eluded salmon until his health wore him down.

He loved being at sea on one of his many boats and his weathered hands caught many

creatures of the rivers or sea year after year.

Educated at Springfield High School and Lane Community College in forestry he was a hands

on kind of guy. His career in the United States Forest Service being a steward of public lands

was such a passion of his. From engineering roads, prescribed fire and revegetation many,

many acres throughout Oregon saw his footprints. He started out as a field tech to becoming a

dynamic supervisor working together meeting land management objectives. Goals were

achieved with many awards, too many to list. He was an avid hunter, hiker/scouter and

fisherman for 70 years.

He will be remembered for his humor, interesting jokes and his wildly entertaining stories, his

unfailing work ethic, his generous smile, his willingness to help a neighbor in need anytime of

the day.

In his later years, when COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) robbed him of his

strength and stamina, it gave him a reason to slow down and spend time with his family. He

taught us patience and allowed us to really appreciate his many stories and life experiences.

His memory will be always in all of our hearts and kept alive by his wife of 31 years and

longtime caretaker, Carol Ann Goularte, son Martin Hugh Tjomsland, (Hydee), grandchildren

Madeline Jen Tjomsland and Carter Finn Tjomsland and his brother Lawrence Clifford

Tjomsland plus many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Olympia St. Peter Providence Hospital and the thoughtful tender

care doctors and nurses provided around the clock. There will be a gathering in the future to

honor his memory and to cheer him on to his new adventure.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. To express condolences visit

www.woodawnfhcc.com

Condolences

Niece Lakewood , Washington

I will always treasure the time spent with Uncle David. He will always be loved and terribly missed.

Friend 37 years and spouse Olympia , Washington

I miss him terrible, he was a wonderful, good man.