Thomas Lee Ricketts

February 17, 1944 - September 24, 2025 (81 years old)

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Thomas Lee Ricketts

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February 17, 1944 - September 24, 2025 (81 years old)

Sandpoint, Idaho

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“In loving memory of Thomas Lee Ricketts. Short but fond memories of our shared history of Geneva Hi...”

September 30, 2025Dave and Nancy Giessen lit a candleRead more

Thomas Lee Ricketts Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2025-10-01T20:00:00
End: 2025-10-01T20:00:00
Location: Northside Christian Fellowship

The world bids farewell to Thomas Lee Ricketts of Sandpoint, Idaho, departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Thomas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Lee Ricketts to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Ricketts and Gladys Ricketts; his siblings, Charlie, Lila and Carol; his grandson Jeremiah; and his nephew Kevin.

He is survived by: his wife Eileen Ferguson; his daughters, Jessica Allen (Boyce), Hannah Choi (Tiger), Emma Shutts (Charlie) and Tobi Henschel (Paul); and his sister Mary Unruh. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

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September 30, 2025

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“In loving memory of Thomas Lee Ricketts. Short but fond memories of our shared history of Geneva High School and Oswego. Tom and Eileen were our first company for lunch in our makeshift home on Lazuli Lane. We will always cherish the too few times we had together with your caring family , Charlie and Emma’s place and Worship together at Northside. Love from the Giessens Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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Northside Christian Fellowship
4400 Colburn Culver Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864

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