Thomas Paro
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Thomas Paro
RONAN — Thomas Fredrick Paro, 75, passed away on Nov. 7 at Polson Health Care Center. Tom was born on May 24, 1945, to Mildreth and Lester Merle Paro Sr. He attended school in Hot Springs. After graduating from high school he joined the Air Force for four years. He worked many years for the Salish Kootenai Tribes in several different departments. Tom was well known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed being with family and friends and going hunting, fishing, bowling and golf.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Lester and Jim Paro; his sisters, Karen Knight and Glenna Winebrenner; and his daughter, Brianne Pacheco.
He is survived by daughters, Tina Green, Brooke Schoonver and Shasta Keltz; his sons, Bob and Bill Paro; his sisters, Toni Mitchell and Penny Ross; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A burial will be held at the Lonepine Cemetery on Dec. 12, at noon. Memorial services will be held next summer, hopefully.
