Thomas Dean Cottle
1929 ~ 2020
Thomas Dean Cottle, 91, of Lake Oswego, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, December 7, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed.
Tom was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Reuben Francis Cottle and Ada Evelyn Taylor, and grew up in Boise, Idaho, the youngest of four children (Anita, Lewis, Taylor and Tom). He attended Boise High School (Class of 1947) and Utah State Agricultural College - now Utah State University (Class of 1951). Acting on a dare from his Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity brothers, he romanced the alluring Mary Lou Olsen and won her over during their idyllic college years in the majestic Cache Valley.
Mary Lou was a year older and graduated first, moving to Portland, Oregon to teach second grade at the Alameda Grade School. It was on her first Thanksgiving in Portland that Tom proposed. The year 1951 proved to be significant: Tom graduated with a B.S. in Arts and Science and received a U.S. Air Force commission from the ROTC program - both of which were eclipsed by Tom and Mary Lou's marriage in the LDS Logan Utah Temple on Thursday, June 21, 1951.
Following a brief honeymoon to Monterrey, Mexico, they moved to Texas where Tom attended flight school at the Bryan Air Force Base. Later, while stationed at the Montana Great Falls Air Force Base (Malmstrom), Thomas Jeffery, the first of eight children was born. Michael Wade, followed while they were stationed at the Arizona Davis-Monthon Air Force Base. Tom served three years (1952-1955) in the military as an Air Force Navigator during the Korean War, safely completing 51 missions. As servicemen all around him failed to return from flying missions, Tom received inspiration from the Lord that he would be spared to live a life of service to his fellow man, which he did. He received three crew accommodations: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster.
After serving his country, Tom attended Marquette University – School of Dentistry (Class of 1958). During these years, Tom worked as a scrub nurse to support his family. While in Wisconsin, two daughters joined the family, Tanna Christine and Lisa Ann. Upon graduation, Tom and Mary Lou were inspired to take their family to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced dentistry in the Lake Oswego area for over thirty years. It was here their four remaining children - Mark Olsen, James Dean, Anita Jane and Molly Jean- completed the family.
Tom was active in serving the community. He was President of the Lake Oswego Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and was named Junior First Citizen that same year. He was elected to the Lake Oswego District School Board serving five years (1968-1973). During his term, Lakeridge High School was built and dedicated (1971). In 1990, the Lake Oswego Review listed Tom as one of the "50 people who helped shape the way we live."
Tom served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his lifetime. In 1961 the Church acquired roughly 350 acres in Lake Oswego, intending to expand the Church's Educational System footprint, with Tom appointed as agent over the property (known today as Westlake). While the Church never established the college, most of this holding was later sold to fund construction of the Church's temple that stands as a beacon to the world at U.S. Interstate Highway 5 and Kruse Way. Tom's interaction with government and civic agencies was instrumental in making the LDS Portland Temple a reality. Tom also served the Church as Bishop, High Counselor, Stake President and in Temple and Mission presidencies.
Upon retiring from dentistry, Tom and Mary Lou served two missions for the Church, first in the Portland Oregon Temple Presidency and then in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, serving primarily in Northern Wisconsin. Having enjoyed 42 wonderful years of marriage, Mary Lou passed away from cancer in 1993.
Time and circumstances subsequently brought Patricia Carol Mann into Tom's life, and they were married in the LDS Portland Oregon Temple. He established warm relationships with Patty's four adult children from her previous marriage: Dawn, John, Michael and Michele. Tom and Patty served five missions for the Church: Missouri Independence Visitor Center Mission, Ukraine Odessa Mission, Zimbabwe Harare Africa Mission (serving in Zambia), Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Portland Oregon Temple Visitor Center Mission.
A learned and prolific author, Tom wrote and published three historical books about Church topics – two related to the historical sites of Liberty Jail and Adam-ondi-Ahman, and the third addressing the papyri in the Book of Abraham. He expressed his innate artistic talent through the media of bronze and wood by using his dental implements (crowns) to create wonderful sculptures, treasured by each lucky recipient.
Aside from providing for his family, Tom was known for his selfless service to all those within his circle. Many thought of him as their secular counselor, spiritual advisor and second father. His gentle demeanor and kind ways guided him in making correct choices throughout his life. Above all, Tom sought to model true Christian principles for his posterity.
He is now reunited with his first love, Mary Lou, his parents, Reuben and Evelyn, and his three siblings. Also preceding him in death are granddaughter Brittany Potter, Patricia's grandson John Pelham, and great-grandchild Holland Cottle.
Tom is survived by his second wife, Patricia, his eight children and their spouses, Patricia's four children and their spouses, 52 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
At this time of uncertainty, with COVID-19 all about us, entombment at the River View Mausoleum will be for immediate family only. Please check back if you wish to view the grave side service. A link will be updated after it has been posted.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.
1929 ~ 2020
Thomas Dean Cottle, 91, of Lake Oswego, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, December 7, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed.
Tom was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Reuben Francis Cottle and Ada Evelyn Taylor, and grew up in Boise, Idaho, the youngest of four children (Anita, Lewis, Taylor and Tom). He attended Boise High School (Class of 1947) and Utah State Agricultural College - now Utah State University (Class of 1951). Acting on a dare from his Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity brothers, he romanced the alluring Mary Lou Olsen and won her over during their idyllic college years in the majestic Cache Valley.
Mary Lou was a year older and graduated first, moving to Portland, Oregon to teach second grade at the Alameda Grade School. It was on her first Thanksgiving in Portland that Tom proposed. The year 1951 proved to be significant: Tom graduated with a B.S. in Arts and Science and received a U.S. Air Force commission from the ROTC program - both of which were eclipsed by Tom and Mary Lou's marriage in the LDS Logan Utah Temple on Thursday, June 21, 1951.
Following a brief honeymoon to Monterrey, Mexico, they moved to Texas where Tom attended flight school at the Bryan Air Force Base. Later, while stationed at the Montana Great Falls Air Force Base (Malmstrom), Thomas Jeffery, the first of eight children was born. Michael Wade, followed while they were stationed at the Arizona Davis-Monthon Air Force Base. Tom served three years (1952-1955) in the military as an Air Force Navigator during the Korean War, safely completing 51 missions. As servicemen all around him failed to return from flying missions, Tom received inspiration from the Lord that he would be spared to live a life of service to his fellow man, which he did. He received three crew accommodations: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster.
After serving his country, Tom attended Marquette University – School of Dentistry (Class of 1958). During these years, Tom worked as a scrub nurse to support his family. While in Wisconsin, two daughters joined the family, Tanna Christine and Lisa Ann. Upon graduation, Tom and Mary Lou were inspired to take their family to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced dentistry in the Lake Oswego area for over thirty years. It was here their four remaining children - Mark Olsen, James Dean, Anita Jane and Molly Jean- completed the family.
Tom was active in serving the community. He was President of the Lake Oswego Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and was named Junior First Citizen that same year. He was elected to the Lake Oswego District School Board serving five years (1968-1973). During his term, Lakeridge High School was built and dedicated (1971). In 1990, the Lake Oswego Review listed Tom as one of the "50 people who helped shape the way we live."
Tom served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his lifetime. In 1961 the Church acquired roughly 350 acres in Lake Oswego, intending to expand the Church's Educational System footprint, with Tom appointed as agent over the property (known today as Westlake). While the Church never established the college, most of this holding was later sold to fund construction of the Church's temple that stands as a beacon to the world at U.S. Interstate Highway 5 and Kruse Way. Tom's interaction with government and civic agencies was instrumental in making the LDS Portland Temple a reality. Tom also served the Church as Bishop, High Counselor, Stake President and in Temple and Mission presidencies.
Upon retiring from dentistry, Tom and Mary Lou served two missions for the Church, first in the Portland Oregon Temple Presidency and then in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, serving primarily in Northern Wisconsin. Having enjoyed 42 wonderful years of marriage, Mary Lou passed away from cancer in 1993.
Time and circumstances subsequently brought Patricia Carol Mann into Tom's life, and they were married in the LDS Portland Oregon Temple. He established warm relationships with Patty's four adult children from her previous marriage: Dawn, John, Michael and Michele. Tom and Patty served five missions for the Church: Missouri Independence Visitor Center Mission, Ukraine Odessa Mission, Zimbabwe Harare Africa Mission (serving in Zambia), Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Portland Oregon Temple Visitor Center Mission.
A learned and prolific author, Tom wrote and published three historical books about Church topics – two related to the historical sites of Liberty Jail and Adam-ondi-Ahman, and the third addressing the papyri in the Book of Abraham. He expressed his innate artistic talent through the media of bronze and wood by using his dental implements (crowns) to create wonderful sculptures, treasured by each lucky recipient.
Aside from providing for his family, Tom was known for his selfless service to all those within his circle. Many thought of him as their secular counselor, spiritual advisor and second father. His gentle demeanor and kind ways guided him in making correct choices throughout his life. Above all, Tom sought to model true Christian principles for his posterity.
He is now reunited with his first love, Mary Lou, his parents, Reuben and Evelyn, and his three siblings. Also preceding him in death are granddaughter Brittany Potter, Patricia's grandson John Pelham, and great-grandchild Holland Cottle.
Tom is survived by his second wife, Patricia, his eight children and their spouses, Patricia's four children and their spouses, 52 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
At this time of uncertainty, with COVID-19 all about us, entombment at the River View Mausoleum will be for immediate family only. Please check back if you wish to view the grave side service. A link will be updated after it has been posted.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.
Thomas Dean Cottle
1929 ~ 2020
Thomas Dean Cottle, 91, of Lake Oswego, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, December 7, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed.
Tom was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Reuben Francis Cottle and Ada Evelyn Taylor, and grew up in Boise, Idaho, the youngest of four children (Anita, Lewis, Taylor and Tom). He attended Boise High School (Class of 1947) and Utah State Agricultural College - now Utah State University (Class of 1951). Acting on a dare from his Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity brothers, he romanced the alluring Mary Lou Olsen and won her over during their idyllic college years in the majestic Cache Valley.
Mary Lou was a year older and graduated first, moving to Portland, Oregon to teach second grade at the Alameda Grade School. It was on her first Thanksgiving in Portland that Tom proposed. The year 1951 proved to be significant: Tom graduated with a B.S. in Arts and Science and received a U.S. Air Force commission from the ROTC program - both of which were eclipsed by Tom and Mary Lou's marriage in the LDS Logan Utah Temple on Thursday, June 21, 1951.
Following a brief honeymoon to Monterrey, Mexico, they moved to Texas where Tom attended flight school at the Bryan Air Force Base. Later, while stationed at the Montana Great Falls Air Force Base (Malmstrom), Thomas Jeffery, the first of eight children was born. Michael Wade, followed while they were stationed at the Arizona Davis-Monthon Air Force Base. Tom served three years (1952-1955) in the military as an Air Force Navigator during the Korean War, safely completing 51 missions. As servicemen all around him failed to return from flying missions, Tom received inspiration from the Lord that he would be spared to live a life of service to his fellow man, which he did. He received three crew accommodations: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster.
After serving his country, Tom attended Marquette University – School of Dentistry (Class of 1958). During these years, Tom worked as a scrub nurse to support his family. While in Wisconsin, two daughters joined the family, Tanna Christine and Lisa Ann. Upon graduation, Tom and Mary Lou were inspired to take their family to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced dentistry in the Lake Oswego area for over thirty years. It was here their four remaining children - Mark Olsen, James Dean, Anita Jane and Molly Jean- completed the family.
Tom was active in serving the community. He was President of the Lake Oswego Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and was named Junior First Citizen that same year. He was elected to the Lake Oswego District School Board serving five years (1968-1973). During his term, Lakeridge High School was built and dedicated (1971). In 1990, the Lake Oswego Review listed Tom as one of the "50 people who helped shape the way we live."
Tom served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his lifetime. In 1961 the Church acquired roughly 350 acres in Lake Oswego, intending to expand the Church's Educational System footprint, with Tom appointed as agent over the property (known today as Westlake). While the Church never established the college, most of this holding was later sold to fund construction of the Church's temple that stands as a beacon to the world at U.S. Interstate Highway 5 and Kruse Way. Tom's interaction with government and civic agencies was instrumental in making the LDS Portland Temple a reality. Tom also served the Church as Bishop, High Counselor, Stake President and in Temple and Mission presidencies.
Upon retiring from dentistry, Tom and Mary Lou served two missions for the Church, first in the Portland Oregon Temple Presidency and then in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, serving primarily in Northern Wisconsin. Having enjoyed 42 wonderful years of marriage, Mary Lou passed away from cancer in 1993.
Time and circumstances subsequently brought Patricia Carol Mann into Tom's life, and they were married in the LDS Portland Oregon Temple. He established warm relationships with Patty's four adult children from her previous marriage: Dawn, John, Michael and Michele. Tom and Patty served five missions for the Church: Missouri Independence Visitor Center Mission, Ukraine Odessa Mission, Zimbabwe Harare Africa Mission (serving in Zambia), Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Portland Oregon Temple Visitor Center Mission.
A learned and prolific author, Tom wrote and published three historical books about Church topics – two related to the historical sites of Liberty Jail and Adam-ondi-Ahman, and the third addressing the papyri in the Book of Abraham. He expressed his innate artistic talent through the media of bronze and wood by using his dental implements (crowns) to create wonderful sculptures, treasured by each lucky recipient.
Aside from providing for his family, Tom was known for his selfless service to all those within his circle. Many thought of him as their secular counselor, spiritual advisor and second father. His gentle demeanor and kind ways guided him in making correct choices throughout his life. Above all, Tom sought to model true Christian principles for his posterity.
He is now reunited with his first love, Mary Lou, his parents, Reuben and Evelyn, and his three siblings. Also preceding him in death are granddaughter Brittany Potter, Patricia's grandson John Pelham, and great-grandchild Holland Cottle.
Tom is survived by his second wife, Patricia, his eight children and their spouses, Patricia's four children and their spouses, 52 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
At this time of uncertainty, with COVID-19 all about us, entombment at the River View Mausoleum will be for immediate family only. Please check back if you wish to view the grave side service. A link will be updated after it has been posted.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.
1929 ~ 2020
Thomas Dean Cottle, 91, of Lake Oswego, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, December 7, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed.
Tom was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Reuben Francis Cottle and Ada Evelyn Taylor, and grew up in Boise, Idaho, the youngest of four children (Anita, Lewis, Taylor and Tom). He attended Boise High School (Class of 1947) and Utah State Agricultural College - now Utah State University (Class of 1951). Acting on a dare from his Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity brothers, he romanced the alluring Mary Lou Olsen and won her over during their idyllic college years in the majestic Cache Valley.
Mary Lou was a year older and graduated first, moving to Portland, Oregon to teach second grade at the Alameda Grade School. It was on her first Thanksgiving in Portland that Tom proposed. The year 1951 proved to be significant: Tom graduated with a B.S. in Arts and Science and received a U.S. Air Force commission from the ROTC program - both of which were eclipsed by Tom and Mary Lou's marriage in the LDS Logan Utah Temple on Thursday, June 21, 1951.
Following a brief honeymoon to Monterrey, Mexico, they moved to Texas where Tom attended flight school at the Bryan Air Force Base. Later, while stationed at the Montana Great Falls Air Force Base (Malmstrom), Thomas Jeffery, the first of eight children was born. Michael Wade, followed while they were stationed at the Arizona Davis-Monthon Air Force Base. Tom served three years (1952-1955) in the military as an Air Force Navigator during the Korean War, safely completing 51 missions. As servicemen all around him failed to return from flying missions, Tom received inspiration from the Lord that he would be spared to live a life of service to his fellow man, which he did. He received three crew accommodations: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Air Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster.
After serving his country, Tom attended Marquette University – School of Dentistry (Class of 1958). During these years, Tom worked as a scrub nurse to support his family. While in Wisconsin, two daughters joined the family, Tanna Christine and Lisa Ann. Upon graduation, Tom and Mary Lou were inspired to take their family to Portland, Oregon, where he practiced dentistry in the Lake Oswego area for over thirty years. It was here their four remaining children - Mark Olsen, James Dean, Anita Jane and Molly Jean- completed the family.
Tom was active in serving the community. He was President of the Lake Oswego Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and was named Junior First Citizen that same year. He was elected to the Lake Oswego District School Board serving five years (1968-1973). During his term, Lakeridge High School was built and dedicated (1971). In 1990, the Lake Oswego Review listed Tom as one of the "50 people who helped shape the way we live."
Tom served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his lifetime. In 1961 the Church acquired roughly 350 acres in Lake Oswego, intending to expand the Church's Educational System footprint, with Tom appointed as agent over the property (known today as Westlake). While the Church never established the college, most of this holding was later sold to fund construction of the Church's temple that stands as a beacon to the world at U.S. Interstate Highway 5 and Kruse Way. Tom's interaction with government and civic agencies was instrumental in making the LDS Portland Temple a reality. Tom also served the Church as Bishop, High Counselor, Stake President and in Temple and Mission presidencies.
Upon retiring from dentistry, Tom and Mary Lou served two missions for the Church, first in the Portland Oregon Temple Presidency and then in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, serving primarily in Northern Wisconsin. Having enjoyed 42 wonderful years of marriage, Mary Lou passed away from cancer in 1993.
Time and circumstances subsequently brought Patricia Carol Mann into Tom's life, and they were married in the LDS Portland Oregon Temple. He established warm relationships with Patty's four adult children from her previous marriage: Dawn, John, Michael and Michele. Tom and Patty served five missions for the Church: Missouri Independence Visitor Center Mission, Ukraine Odessa Mission, Zimbabwe Harare Africa Mission (serving in Zambia), Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Portland Oregon Temple Visitor Center Mission.
A learned and prolific author, Tom wrote and published three historical books about Church topics – two related to the historical sites of Liberty Jail and Adam-ondi-Ahman, and the third addressing the papyri in the Book of Abraham. He expressed his innate artistic talent through the media of bronze and wood by using his dental implements (crowns) to create wonderful sculptures, treasured by each lucky recipient.
Aside from providing for his family, Tom was known for his selfless service to all those within his circle. Many thought of him as their secular counselor, spiritual advisor and second father. His gentle demeanor and kind ways guided him in making correct choices throughout his life. Above all, Tom sought to model true Christian principles for his posterity.
He is now reunited with his first love, Mary Lou, his parents, Reuben and Evelyn, and his three siblings. Also preceding him in death are granddaughter Brittany Potter, Patricia's grandson John Pelham, and great-grandchild Holland Cottle.
Tom is survived by his second wife, Patricia, his eight children and their spouses, Patricia's four children and their spouses, 52 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
At this time of uncertainty, with COVID-19 all about us, entombment at the River View Mausoleum will be for immediate family only. Please check back if you wish to view the grave side service. A link will be updated after it has been posted.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.
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