Obituaries

LEY, Thomas Clayton

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Clayton Ley. Tom was born on September 3, 1951 and passed away on May 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tom is survived by his loving partner, Tammy, beloved son and daughter, Clayton and Lindsay, siblings Richard, Vivian (Dan), Michael (Bonnie), and Marlene (Francis), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tom is predeceased by his father, David, and mother, Gertrude.

Tom had a beautiful smile that lit up his surroundings and a charismatic personality that drew people to him. Exceedingly generous, hardworking, full of life, and compassionate, Tom put the needs of others before his own.

Tom enjoyed sports, the outdoors, cars and motorcycles from a young age. In his later years, he was passionate about his motorcycle group and the guys he rode with.

Tom loved growing up in Oyama and then raising his own family there. His farm, orchard, RV Park, and own Bobcat Excavating business were his pride. Tom was a Cub Scout leader for several years, a lifelong member of the Oyama Legion, a member of the Oyama Community Club, and a volunteer on the Oyama Cemetery Committee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the Variety-Childrens Charity of BC, The War Amps, BC Childrens Hospital, or Lake Country Food Assistance Society.
A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2pm at the Oyama Community Hall, 15710 Oyama Road, Oyama, BC. Reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to CYPRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Lake Country 250-766-4400, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Link: cypressfuneral.ca/obituaries/thomas-clayton-ley

Condolence Messages

Aug 26, 2023
My deepest condolences. We had been going to Tom’s campground for quite a few years. Nicest guy I ever met rest in peace, my friend. - Darryn & Yasmin
Jun 12, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss Tom was a great friend to Mel and I and I will miss him a lot

- Carol Christensen
Jun 07, 2023
I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing, always enjoyed his cheery face when he stopped by to see us! He will be well remembered.

Ursula Rymarchuk - Ursula Rymarchuk
Jun 06, 2023
RIP Tom. A pleasure to have known for past twenty years. Always a smiling face. Will be very much missed by many. - Joanne and Lyle Vidulich
Jun 04, 2023
My deepest condolences..I was proud to call Tom my friend...Rest in peace, Tom...We'll ride together again....Rest in Peace.. - Viktor
Jun 04, 2023
So sorry to hear we’ve lost Tom. Always greeted with Tom’s smile. Condolences to All. - Cheryl Taiji
Jun 01, 2023
The news hit our home hard. Another friend, or uncle, we have to say goodbye to.makes us all squeeze our loved ones a little tighter. Mouldy was gift and always the happiest guy in the room.... always a big "hey little girl" and his chuckle. He was so special to this community and to each and every person lucky enough to have had him in their lives. Missed but another one that will never be gone. He left his Trac marks all over this oyama soil and he is one of the main threads of the fabric of this community. Love you Tom and love to all those hurting with this loss. - Bobbi Davidson
Jun 01, 2023
Our Condolences to the Ley Family,

Over the years I have spent many days with Tom, We spanned the time between grade one and retirement with a friendship and working relationship that had virtually no bad days. "Mouldy" had a Tee shirt that said "I yam who I yam" and he pretty much lived up to it...... Rest in peace buddy.......

Jack and Rosie Allingham - Jack Allingham
May 31, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss Rob and Merc Thompson - Merc Thompson
May 30, 2023
Sean and I are so sorry to hear about Tom. Such a great guy and a good friend to Sean for many years. Our sympathies to everyone who loved him. - Sean & Carol Sproule
May 28, 2023
My heart goes out the families. Thinking of you Tammy, Mike and Bonnie - Shelley Erfle & Brad Wright
May 27, 2023
Sincerest condolences to the Ley family. Memories of Tom..from draining the gas pump hose at Gus’s garage in his early years to plowing snow with his bobcat, putting in septic tanks,and other dirt works,Tom always had an infectious smile. you will always be missed. Willy and Gary Rawsthorne
May 27, 2023
Sorry to hear this sad news,my condolences to the Ley family........Tom was a truly good human being and friend.........one of the 1st people I met when I moved here in 1980.

He'll be missed..............R.I.P. - Rick St.Martin
May 27, 2023
I am so sorry to about the passing of my dear and sweet Cousin Tommy.

Now you are having a few beers with my brother Kirk. - Love Heather Tucker
May 26, 2023
Sorry to hear about the sadness at Leys RV Park. - Doug Patzer
May 26, 2023
Our thoughts are with Ley family.

Tom was a fixture in the community whether he was on his bobcat , motorcycle or otherwise helping someone out.
May 26, 2023
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Was so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.

Lorna Dewar and family - Lorna Dewar
May 25, 2023
To Tom’s family, we are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate the good guy Tom was to so many in our community.

Jane Donahue and Ben Leboe - Jane Donahue
May 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed !!! - Randy & Kathy Easton
May 25, 2023
We're so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing, such a wonderful man. Hold all those precious memories close to your heart. Condolences to all of Tom's family. Hugs Lesley & Ulf Kailuweit - Lesley & Ulf Kailuweit
May 25, 2023
Growing up as neighbours in Oyama our families crossed paths almost daily. My condolences to the Ley family. Tom will be missed by the entire Oyama community. - - Clara Poitras (Russo)
May 25, 2023
Tom was a true friend, always positive and upbeat and always there to lend a helping hand. Taken away far to soon, he will be greatly missed. Bryan and Irene Wangler - Bryan Wangler
May 25, 2023
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. - Scott and Elaine Graham
May 25, 2023
Our condolences to you all. A very beautiful tribute to your brother. Very honouring. - Vance and Wendy Sutherland
May 24, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Ley families. Tom will be missed R.I.P. Gordon and Patti Reich
May 24, 2023
We were very sorry to hear of Toms passing.Tom was a good community minded

guy and will be missed.

Lisle and Suzana Sproule
May 24, 2023
Hi there, I submitted a condolence about an hour ago and hope its not too late to add to it

underneath the last line in a new sentence add

Ride on my Friend.... Ride on

- Ron Rayburn
May 24, 2023
As we travel through Lifes Journey we find there really are few who me meet that are TRUE 'STRAIGHT SHOOTERS" Tom was one of Them .Our thoughts are with all of Toms Family and his many Friends. - Ron and Iris Rayburn
May 24, 2023
Another Oyama road boy gone, rest in peace my dear friend

Roger and Sandy Stephen - Roger Stephen
May 24, 2023
Very sad to hear of “Uncle Tom’s” passing…. He was the definition of Cool… a very kind and proud Oyama original… condolences to the rest of the family… - Scott MacColl
May 24, 2023
Sorry for your loss. - Toni and Warren Eurchuk
May 24, 2023
Sad to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts are with the entire Ley family as you navigate your way through your loss.

The Tarasewich/ Roberts Families - Wanda Roberts
May 24, 2023
Tom was one of those guys that knew how to "get her done!" Definitely part of the fabric that made the quilt of Oyama! my regrets to all that were close to him. - pat mulligan
May 24, 2023
So sad to hear of the loss of Tom. A good friend to many and a childhood buddy. A true Oyama original. Condolences to all the Ley family. Glenda Jackson(Janz) - Glenda
May 24, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing friends from school

RIP.

MARGARET Bennison (Tepper) - Margaret Bennison
May 24, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We had hoped that he would beat that horrible disease. Soft spoken Tom was always pleasant to anyone he met. In all the years I have known him I never heard him utter a disparaging word towards anyone. He will be missed by all who knew him. A good old Oyama boy who lived his life the way he chose. Rob and Suzanne Nairne. - Rob Nairne
May 24, 2023
Sorry for your loss Ley Family

Dave and Bev Ulvaan - Dave Ulvaan
May 24, 2023
Best friend for over 60 years....missing you Tom....hugs and deepest sympathy to the whole family. Dave and Julie Allingham
May 24, 2023
Very sad to hear of Tom's passing. We were a small class from GESS, and getting even smaller with the loss of Tom. RIP old friend

Marjie Dunahoo(Hall) - Marjie Dunahoo
May 24, 2023
Prayers for your family during this really difficult time. - Wayne & Val Hanet
May 24, 2023
Very Sorry Ley Family :

Thinking of you in this sad time.

Mark and Julie Saukarookoff and Family

Oyama

- Mark Alexander Saukarookoff