Thomas Clapp Arend

On March 28, 2018, Tom passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home. Tom was born in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on Oct 21, 1967, to his parents Bill and Elizabeth. He graduated from Denver’s East High School and Metropolitan University of Denver where he enjoyed studying creative writing. Tom never complained about his devastating disease, Myotonic Dystrophy, but lived his life with a unique sense of humor and an eagerness for learning. Tom was renowned for his ability to deliver a slew of puny jokes, speak in old English, read Latin, and recite random trivia. He was a World War II and airplane encyclopedia, a fan of electronica music, and lover of all things Sci Fi, especially Star Wars. He loved his brother Jeff who lived with him and cared for him and shared the same interests, such as attending gaming conventions and Comicon. They were good companions. His nephew Zachary and brother Chris enjoyed spending “boy’s night out” with Tom and Jeff eating pizza and watching movies late into the night. Tom treasured his niece Chloe and spending time with his sister-in-law Bridget. Three little boys, like herding cats, grew up loving G.I. Joes, Star Wars, drawing action figures and telling stories about special airplanes and spacecraft saving the world. With his family, Tom enjoyed hiking, skiing, and camping until his strength gave out. He loved living in Cambridge, England, and traveling Europe, during his Dad’s sabbatical year, and being surrounded by history and everything English. He even came home with an accent. Tom’s last big trip was to Oahu, Hawaii, to see Pearl Harbor, which was on his bucket list. Tom was a kind and gentle soul who is now traveling through the universe in search for what is not yet known. We will miss him terribly. He was a good son, brother, and uncle. May the force be with you Tom!