Tom Irving Passes Away at 94

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Tom Irving

Thomas H. “Tom” Irving died on Aug. 19, 2023 at his home in Stanfield at the age of 94.

He was born on Dec. 10, 1928 in Emmett, Idaho to Thomas and Grace Johnson Irving.

He was raised in Emmett, Idaho. Tom was united in marriage to Sybil Widner on May 23, 1954 in Midvale, Idaho. They lived in Payette, Idaho before moving to Echo in 1976 and later settling in Stanfield in 1983, where he had lived since.

Tom worked for Eagle Ranch until retiring at the age of 90. He enjoyed woodworking, watching the Seattle Mariners, camping, bowling and playing cards.

He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Rossi, Hermiston; sons, Gordon Irving and his wife Barbara, Stanfield, and Bruce Irving and his wife Deanne, Ione; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sybil Irving; his parents; a son-in-law, Frank Rossi; three brothers, Jack, George and Bill; and three sisters, Dorothy, Katherine and Maryetta.

A graveside service to be announced will be held at Midvale Cemetery, Midvale, Idaho.

Those who wish may make contributions in Tom’s memory to Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue in care of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, Ore., 97838.

Please share memories of Tom with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.