Thomas Harry Field passed in peace at the age of 68.
Tom lived in Colorado Springs, CO for 53 years and 4 years in Crawford, CO on the western slope. Tom was born in Torrington, Connecticut May 2, 1954 to Leroy Louis Field and Marion Lucinda (Marcy) Field, who both preceded him in death. Tom was also preceded in death by his older brother, Leroy Louis Field Jr.
He traveled many places throughout the United States, Hawaii before it was a state, and Germany, when his father was in the Army. His family settled in Colorado Springs in 1961, where Tom graduated from Harrison High School 1974. Tom enlisted in the Navy and left with an Honorable Discharge. Tom met his wife in the 11th grade at Harrison High and they were later married in 1977. He worked as a security guard, as construction worker, a caretaker at an apartment building and did maintenance at the Broadmoor Hotel. Tom also did custodial work at the Air Force Academy 1996-1999. Tom was a volunteer fireman for Stratton Meadows Volunteer Fire Department when he was in high school. He loved talking to people, if they needed help, he was there. Tom loved going fishing/camping, hunting and bowling. He loved playing handheld electronic games and board games. His favorite board game was Monopoly for which he showed no mercy. (??) Tom also loved animals, not just domestic but wild animals too. His favorites were wolves and eagles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara Nadine (Hatch) Field, his brothers: John L. Field his wife Rita their son John Robert Field his wife Stacy and daughter Audrey Yeiter her husband Jeremy (4 children) William R. Field and his wife Barb and their son Jason R. Field his wife Krista (2 children) son Casey W. Field (3 children) daughter Tammy Spangler (4 children) son Tom Ereon his wife Amy (3 children and 2 grandchildren).
Celebration of Life
February 11, 2023 – 11:00 a.m.
Colorado Cowboys For Jesus
11 N. 22nd Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the
ALS Association
P.O. Box 37022 – Boone, IA 50037-0022
Anonymous
21 Jan 2023God bless you and the family, Tom will be missed. My deepest sympathy. Love Donna Adams