Thomas "Tom" Birkeland

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson-Camacho Funeral Home – Mt. Horeb

You, sir, are going to be missed very much. My heart is broken, who am I going to sit outside with and bring cheeseburgers to? I sure love you. Give my parents hell would ya?

I worked with Tom for many years at Acosta as he headed up the retail Spice team-he was our dependable go to guy on all things McCormick and his team called him "Papa Spice" (although he often referred to himself as "Old Spice" 😄 ) He was well known in the Utah Grocery Industry, as was his dad Johnny. What a blessing that he was able to spend his final years with his family, doing things that he loved. A well deserved rest Tommy. Best, Susan Hanes

I’m met Tom working for RGIS inventory. We laughed and laughed all the time he shared dirty jokes he always had Neccos candy in his pocket and he was just hilarious. He always had his trunk filled with spices and would share once in a while. I will miss him. I ran into him later on, and he still cracked me. so glad he had been with his family. He was a great guy.♥️♥️🙏

We have not known Tom for many years, until his daughter Jennifer married into our Dukart Family. Reyne and I always enjoyed his visits to North Dakota, sharing a camp fire, watching our grandchildren making us Smores, sipping beers, sharing a meal, listening to his stories of life and a little history about himself. We have had the opportunity to share grandchildren with him and have been able to meet all of his grandchildren several times. Our deepest sympathy to Jennifer, Cody, Michael, Liz, Stephine and Justin along with all of Toms grandchildren . May our lord and savior be with you all as you mourn this loss of your loved parent and grandfather. As we will pray for your healing for this great loss and for safe travels as many of you will be traveling for the service. Sending Hugs, Love and Prayers! One thing we always seen when he was at the ranch and had an opportunity to ride with anyone of us to check our livestock in one of our side by sides. His smile and the loss of his cap from the North Dakota winds was always a good laugh for all of us. Tom, I still have a jar of spice you give us from the truck of your car now about 20 years ago. Rest in peace our friend. Love, Reyne and Daryl Dukart