On Thursday, September 4 th , 2025, Thomas (Thom) Eugene Sheue, a long-time
business owner and member of the Jackson community, passed away peacefully at the
Sage Living Center with his loving and devoted wife, Dawn, by his side.
Thom was born on September 27 th , 1956, in Huntington Park, CA to Alfred and Phyllis
Sheue. He was their firstborn son and the light of their lives. Thom spent much of his
youth growing up in Orange, California within a stone's throw of the beach. He learned
to love the water at an early age and it became his lifelong passion. Thom was an
accomplished surfer, water skier, scuba diver and fly fisherman. Being on, in and under
the water was one of his favorite places to be.
Thom graduated in 1974 from El Modena High School where he lettered in varsity
football and track. Immediately after graduation, he moved to Newport Beach and went
to work for his grandfather who owned Sheue Carpet Services. He would continue to
hone his skills in the flooring industry for 32 years, starting his own company American
Floors, Inc. in 1984 in Anaheim Hills, California.
In 1981, Thom met the love of his life, Dawn, and they were married on January 28 th ,
1984, at the Presbyterian Church in the City of Orange, CA. In true Thom fashion, even
though only 375 people were invited to the wedding, 450 people showed up to celebrate
as Thom made a friend out of everyone. They spent their honeymoon in Hawaii surfing
the waves on both the North shore of Oahu and near Jaws on Maui. Both Thom and
Dawn fell in love with Maui returning as often as they could.
Thom and Dawn bought their first home in Anaheim Hills, California and they welcomed
all three of their children there, Adam, Eric and Jillian. While California held deep roots
for their family, in 1988, after a vacation in Jackson Hole, the Tetons grabbed their souls
and a plan was forged to make Jackson their "forever" home. The family moved
permanently in July of 1993 and they never looked back.
Thom devoted his early years in Jackson to his children and his community,
volunteering whenever he could. He coached Pop Warner football, Little League
baseball and was also a Cub Scout leader for several years. Youth sports were his love
and any chance he could, he chose to be a coach, an umpire or a referee. Additionally,
Thom and Dawn were one of the first families to help grow the Presbyterian Church of
Jackson and were devoted members until their move to Alpine in 2020.

In Thom's later years, he helped his wife grow another local business, Summit
Insurance Services. He was fondly recognized as the "AFLAC Guy" and helped many
friends and neighbors with their insurance needs. He retired in 2017 after he was

diagnosed with frontal temporal deterioration. Thom fought valiantly against this horrible
disease for almost 9 years and was chosen for a clinical study at Mayo Clinic in the
hope of finding a cure. Sadly, he succumbed before a cure could be found.
Thom always had a funny story to tell or a joke ready for every occasion, a love of the
outdoors, and a heart big enough for the world. He was a loving husband, proud father
and grandfather, loyal son and brother, and an outgoing friend. He lived for family
traditions, vacations, backyard barbeques and his kid's sporting events. Thom never
missed a game, teacher conference, concert or the occasional call to the principal's
office.
The world lost a kind and steady soul and Thom's legacy of love and sense of
adventure and humor will continue to live on. We'll remember him in every sunset, every
act of quiet generosity, and every cup of coffee. Though he is gone, the love he gave
and the examples he set will guide us for the rest of our lives.
Thom is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn; his three treasured children, Adam, Eric
and Jillian and his son-in-law, Austin; his three grandchildren, Madison, Gracie and
Dean Michael who were the light of his life. He also leaves behind his parents, Alfred
and Phyllis and his younger siblings, Suzanne (Tom) and Eddy (Jan); his in-laws Marvin
and Ruth Sampson, mother-in-law Donna Bell, along with many extended family
members and friends who will carry his memories on forever.
The family held a private celebration of life to honor Thom with his closest family and
friends near the Snake River that he loved so dearly.