Thomas Everett Yuhas unexpectedly passed away after a brief illness at St Peters Hospital in Helena on June 14th 2015. He is now in the embrace of our Lord Jesus’ comforting arms.
Tom was born to Everett and Elizabeth Yuhas, August 7, 1946 in Helena. Tom always had a passion for life and a curiosity that infused all around him with admiration and joy. He overcame many physical challenges and never let them hold him back. He attended Saint Mary’s elementary school, Saint Helena Cathedral High school, and Carroll College. He graduated from Carroll with a degree in commercial art. His ability to draw and illustrate was exceptional. He worked at Montana State board of natural resources for several years. Tom’s passion for motorcycles was a great inspiration for good times, gatherings and local trips that always included friends and relatives.
Tom apprenticed in the commercial sign business in Seattle and eventually moved back to Helena establishing Signs by Tom which developed into The Montana Signworks Company. His creativity greatly enhanced its primary success. For the last 16 years he has operated AAA Power Signs Company in Helena.
On May 4th 1985 he married Ileen Karol Petersen and together they had four children, Matthew Thomas, Rochelle Elizabeth (Philip McGahee), Larissa Dorothy, and Patrick Everett Howard; and one grandchild; Trinity Grace.
Tom is preceded in death by his father and mother; and he is survived by brothers; David and Ralph; sisters, Joan Ogazi and Carole Gabriel.
Tom, we love you and will miss you greatly, you were a very loving and devoted husband and father.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday June 19th, 2015 at Helena First Assembly of God Church on 2210 Dodge Avenue. A burial will be held at 3:15 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday June 19, 2015
Helena First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
to Immediatley following the service
Friday June 19, 2015
Social Center of the Church
Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday June 19, 2015
Helena First Assembly of God Church
2210 Dodge Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
to Immediatley following the service
Friday June 19, 2015
Social Center of the Church
Helena, Montana
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Sharon Radley Mohr says
Tom and I had many good conversations beginning in grade school, through high school and at the CHS reunions that followed. He fell in love with the girl of his dreams, Ileen Petersen in 1984, the year of our 20th Year Reunion. When he was asked at this reunion how many children he had, he smiled and said: “Give me a break. I’m just getting started!” He was a patient. He was funny. They had 4 great children and were married 29 years. Also, during some of those awkward dances, when no one would dance with us gals because we had no date, he would ask us for the dance. He made us feel special. Tom was a sensitive man and good friend.
Sharon Radley Mohr
Tom and Sharon Blunn says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of your father’s death Patrick.
Larry and Claris Yuhas says
We are saddened to learn of Tom’s death. It was so good to reconnect with him at our last reunion. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Inman says
I met Tom back about 1972 when he was heavily into dirt bikes and racing flat-track on a Honda XL250. Even though it was hard for him to move around allot on the bike-he was Really Fast. Everyone enjoyed being around him and I was so happy when I found out he and my cousin Ileen got together. A real inspiring guy.
Phil & Carol McGahee says
We are still in shock sure you all are also. We want to send you all or love and prayers. May God hold you all and comfort you during this time. Sorry we are not able to be with you all our thoughts will be there. We love you all.
Mike Gilbertson says
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Candy Young Frie says
I remember Tom well from our days at St. Helena’s grade school and am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Ileen and his family.
Jane (Syskowski) Chase says
I knew Tom when I was about 16 from the Power of the Word prayer group in 1978 or so. He was so friendly and nice – always smiling! He used to give me rides sometimes on his motorcycle around a track near his home. I’m so sorry for you.
John Juhasz says
Tom was a special cousin with a heart of gold. Our condolences go out to his family.
Jim Uncles says
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all, God Bless.
Kathe McGehee Randle says
I had the privilege of being a classmate of Tom’s during our “formative” years at St. Helena and CHS and,later, as State employees, saying an echoing “How are ya?” in the State Capital.
We chatted on the phone last year but I regret missing Tom’s smile at the CHS reunion.
My prayers and empathy are with his family who will hold fast his love while returning his spirit to his Creator.
Tom & Carol Dolan says
So sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. Our prayers are with your family.
Sandy Graf says
Rest In Peace Tom. I am so sorry, my thoughts are with you all.