Thomas Herbert Obituary

A Journeyman Carpenter. Tom could design, build and fix anything. A man of strength and stature that choose to embrace life with his own brand of eternal optimism. Tom worked and lived all over the country to include Philadelphia, PA., Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Manitou Springs, CO. as well as a stint in Missouri. Tom was a free spirit who loved to travel. Camping, road trips, festivals of any kind and Mexico were a few of his favorite adventures. One of Tom's favorite quotes was J.R.R. Tolkien's "Not all those that wander are lost." A photographer with a 50 year portfolio, Tom's love of photo art was a passion that he embraced. Tom had a tremendous love of music from Blues to Global to Jazz and everything in between. A physically and mentally strong individual, there was nothing Tom couldn't conquer. He shared his strength and knowledge with those whom he loved and he was always first to give a kind word of encouragement or a helping hand. Tom loved to share and teach to those who wanted to learn. Tom's life can best be defined by stating that we each live and survive based on terms and conditions that life dictates to us, but Tom would not have his life dictated to him. Tom lived instead by his own terms and conditions everyday and inspired everyone he met to redefine how we can live our own lives without limits. Tom's life was a life of excess. Excessive happiness! Tom had a contagious inspirational spirit that no one could resist. Everyone who knew Tom was a friend of Tom's. Tom had a keen interest in people, not politics. It has been said that if you didn't know Tom in Manitou Springs then there is a good chance that nobody knew you. Those who spent time with Tom can agree that after spending a weekend with him you would come away feeling completely exhausted and then suddenly you would get home and feel completely exhilarated at the amount of fun you just had hanging with Tom. We all will miss you and will reminisce about your tremendous positive attitude and internal strength for years to come.
We Love You.
"Happy Trails" Tom
His family and friends would like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Pikes Peak Hospice for their tremendous care in caring. We greatly appreciate your incredible work. Pikes Peak Hospice is a bedrock of the El Paso County Community.
GO "Phillies"
GO "Eagles"
and "Broncos" too.
Tom is survived by his Mother Jean and Brother Dan of Mays Landing, New Jersey and by his beloved daughter, Chrissy of Philadelphia, PA.