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On November 30, 2025, the world lost a man whose impact reached far beyond the places he lived and served. Thomas Robert Soulé, Tom or Gramps to all who loved him, passed away in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and quiet strength. Though his accomplishments were many, it was his steadfast love for his family that defined the core of who he was.
Tom was born on May 14, 1949, to Robert Soulé and Lorraine Asnard. From an early age, he carried within him a gentleness of spirit and a deep sense of responsibility, traits that would shape every chapter of his life. He grew into the kind of man whose character spoke louder than any words: humble, giving, steady, and unfailingly loyal. As a Certified Public Accountant, Tom built a distinguished career grounded in honesty, diligence, and unwavering dedication. His work ethic was tremendous, steady, meticulous, and deeply rooted in a belief that one’s work should be done with care and integrity.
Yet even with his professional success, Tom never lost sight of what mattered most. Those blessed to know him understood that Tom’s family was his heart. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Catherine Soulé, and their partnership stood as an example of enduring love and understanding. To their children, Tom was more than a father. He was a teacher, a guide, a listener, and a pillar of unwavering support. His love didn’t just extend to his immediate family; it grew as their family grew, welcoming with open arms his daughters-in-law, his son-in-law, and each of his cherished grandchildren. To them, he was not just “Gramps,” but a source of warmth, wisdom, and pure joy.
While Tom kept his family at the center of his life, he also carried a profound commitment to his community. His service on the foundation boards such as Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Los Angeles Valley College reflected his belief in strengthening the places where people come together to heal, learn, and grow. As a founding member of the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance, Tom played a meaningful role in shaping the future of the region he called home. He never sought recognition, but his work changed lives, quietly and steadily, as he did everything.
Yet for all his accomplishments, Tom remained a simple man in the most admirable sense. He didn’t need accolades or possessions to feel fulfilled. His joy came from the laughter around the dinner table, from gatherings with his family, from seeing his children build lives of their own, and from watching his grandchildren play, learn, and blossom. Tom found beauty in the everyday moments, and he taught everyone around him to appreciate them as well.
Those who knew him will remember his kindness, his sincerity, and his gentle humor. They’ll remember the way he made people feel seen and valued. They’ll remember the steadiness of his presence, the calming reassurance that no matter what was happening, Tom was someone you could depend on.
It is often said that the measure of a life is not found in titles or possessions, but in the love we give and the lives we touch. By that measure, Tom’s life was extraordinary. He leaves behind a family strengthened by his love, a community enriched by his service, and a legacy that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
God has welcomed a true angel home. And while his absence leaves an ache that words cannot ease, his memory will continue to guide, comfort, and inspire. He was beyond good. He was a gift. And the world is better for having had him in it.
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There were many qualities that I admired in Tom. First, he was quick to tease or joke around but he was also so good-natured about being the target of the tease! The fraternity brothers would rib him to no end on his return to the house on a Sunday night after spending the weekend visiting Cathy. The reason: there was already a letter from Cathy waiting for him at the house that had arrived – no joke. The story that he shared with his brothers about how he met Cathy was very touching and showed another quality in Tom: he was both a gentleman and romantic!
I had the privilege of being able to attend Tom’s and Cathy’s wedding on August 15, 1970. It was one of the hottest days that I ever remember! Fresno is that way in the summer, but the day was loads of fun. I feel honored to have been able to celebrate and witness his and Cathy’s special day all those years ago!
One year Tom and Cathy hosted a fraternity reunion at their beautiful home in North Hollywood. By that time, many of us had started our families and our careers were well on their way. Tom showed another quality that I will never forget. He showed how a loving father can gently admonish their young son for doing something that was slightly inappropriate without embarrassing them and at the same time making an impression on them so that they knew what kind of behavior was expected around guests. I remember thinking that was the kind of father that I would like to be if I became one.
A few years later, when my wife and I were expecting our first child, Tom and Cathy sent us a book providing suggestions on picking a name – I was touched by the thoughtfulness behind that gift. We still have the book tucked away as a keepsake, and my oldest still remembers it!
I will close this memory by calling out how whenever I was around Tom, I observed him to be a great listener, always deliberate in his comments, dedicated to and proud of his beautiful family and respectful of others. He was a fine man – I will miss him.
YITBOS, Joe
Love Marsha and Jim
one another again!
Tina & Jim McGinnis
To our dearest Tiara St. friends, we offer our condolences.
Know that Tom is in our prayers.
With love,
Ted & Barbara.
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