Thomas James Beeda, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home on Friday, December 17, 2021.

He was born on December 3, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Thomas John Beeda and Jacqueline Arvey. He grew up in Cincinnati and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thomas attended Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and graduated in 1978.

Thomas attended the University of Miami in Constructional Engineering. He lived in Coral Springs, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Rigby, Idaho. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church.

He enjoyed reading, hunting, cooking, and camping, pretty much anything in the outdoors.

Tom was his own man. He spoke his mind. Tom loved his country and wanted to keep it strong for future generations.

Thomas is survived by his mother, Jackie Beeda of Coral Springs, Florida; brothers, William Beeda of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Mark Beeda of Florida, Richard Beeda of Coral Spring, Florida; son, Thomas James (Paula) Beeda of Belgrade, Montana; grandson and grandaughter, Tyler Beeda and MayLynn Beeda both of Belgrade, Montana. Niece, McKayla Beeda of Florida and Nephew, J. Cody Beeda of California. His partner Linda Park of Idaho Falls. Also, survived by 2 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father Thomas J. Beeda, and Grandpa and Grandma Beeda; Grandpa and Grandma Damm.

At Tom's request, if you would like, please donate to a Military Organization or Animal Shelter of your choice.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .