Thomas Renwick Lenox

Thomas Renwick Lenox

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend
Born: September 24, 1948, Hill Air Field, Clearfield, Utah Died: May 22, 2010 University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

Survived by: His wife: Shirley Reed Lenox. Married June 8, 1970. Daughter: Stephanie Lenox Rinehart and son-in-law Adam Rinehart, Aurora, CO. Aunt: Joann Odd, Alaska. Sisters: Drinda Lenox Dobolek, Antigua, W.I. Kathleen Lenox Wilson. Nephews: Reginald Dobolek, Aurora, CO., Patrick Dobolek, Denver, CO., Douglas Dobolek, Little Elm, TX., Douglas Dobolek, Jr., Aurora, CO. John Reed, Guam. Chris Reed, Clinton, Utah. Great-great nephew: Spencer Dobolek, Mississippi. Nieces: Kim Reed, Texas. Teresa Reed, Charleston, S.C. Tabatha Mestas, Aurora, CO. Great-niece: Olesia Dobolek, Denver, CO. In-laws: Mike and Anne Reed, Clinton, Utah, John and Freddie Reed, Charleston, S.C., John and Joni Wootton, Alpine, Utah.

He was preceded by his parents, Thomas R. Lenox, Jr. and El Dora Odd Lenox, Kaysville, Utah. His step-mother: Olive Jensen-Lenox, lives in Farmington, Utah

Education: Graduated from Davis High, Kaysville, Utah, Bachelor's degree in Electronics and a Masters in Computer Science.

Military: Served with honor and distinction in the USN during Viet Nam and later in the United States Air Force.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Revelation 180, in Aurora, CO.

Hobbies: Photography, wood working, cabinet making, jewelry design and crafting, stained glass, leather working, bagpipes, calligraphy, art, fishing, house renovations, automotive repair, and his computer.

Remembering Tom: First and foremost, Tom loved his wife and his daughter. Shirley was his best friend and soul mate for almost 40 years, and Stephanie was his pride and joy. He lived with wife and family in Aurora, Colorado for the past 34 years. He loved animals and was devoted to his little dogs. Rocky was his first Papillion and his collar and little blue sweater will accompany Tom. He loved and supported his extended family, his sister and his nephews, in a thousand ways; from rescuing them when they were stranded, to teaching them how to do things. He gave unselfishly of his time, his talent and his hands to his family and friends. Tom loved to laugh. His wit was legendary; he would have had at least one good barb to address his own premature passing. We will try to honor him by continuing to remember and laugh at Tom's own very special view of the human condition and all the joy he brought to us.
He was an avid photographer who took thousands of photographs over the years, with a special interest in flowers and the natural world. His last photograph was of a magnificent cheetah at the Denver Zoo, taken on the day he entered the hospital.

Tom had a very strong spiritual side and believed in the universal nature of things, great and small. This led him to a lasting and deep respect for Native American culture and beliefs. His final music was selected from that source. There is no grave site. Tom will remain with his family.


"Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there. I do not die." Mary Elizabeth Frye