Thomas “Tom” C. Fowler was born August 24, 1921 in Evansville, graduated from Bosse High school in 1939, received a degree from Indiana University in 1942.  Tom was in the band at both schools. 

He volunteered for the Army Air Force and served in the Central Pacific until his discharge in 1946.  He was a partner in the Yardley drilling company.  He and his wife had two sons and lived in Seattle and Spokane until his death on February 9, 2007.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sally, sons, Gary and Rich, grandchildren, and sister, Juanita Hopewell.