July 18, 1938 – Feb. 4, 2025

Thomas R. Cambern, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 18, 1938, to Richard (Dick) and Myrtle Cambern, Tom lived a fulfilling and meaningful life defined by love, hard work and an enduring commitment to others.

Raised in Tacoma, Washington, Tom spent most of his life in the community he held dear. He attended primary school at the Parkland Schoolhouse on Pacific Avenue and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined his parents in running their family-owned full-service gas station, Brookdale Service, also located on Pacific Avenue in Parkland. A skilled and respected mechanic, Tom took immense pride in his work and became a co

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