Thomas Scott Jellema Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas Scott Jellema of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 3, 2025 at the age of 70. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Thomas may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his mother Sue Jellema. He is survived by: his parent Thomas Jellema; his daughters, Sarah Jellema of Bismarck and Jessica Sutton (Lucas) of Sioux Falls; his former wife Linda Letze (Ken) of Salem; his sisters, Judith Kerkvliet (Steve) of McKinney, Jolene Howard (Brian) of Carlisle and Janet Steffen (Joel) of Sioux Falls; and his granddaughter Freyja Sutton of Sioux Falls.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, September 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Home (4800 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108).
