Thomas W. Rund, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth J. Rund and James T. Rund Sr.; brothers James T. Rund Jr. and Paul D. Rund. He is survived by the love of his life, Tracy Fairchild-Shaw; son Thomas James (Alicia Loper) Rund; step-son Ken (Jannelle) Shaw; sisters Linda Rund and Janelle (Dave Waldron) Rund; brothers Gregory Rund and Kenneth (Jill) Rund; his sisters-in-law Kristen Rund and Cheryl Rund; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, family, and friends.
Tom, born in Rochester, NY, held a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance. He was a service industry veteran who, at one point or another, wore all possible hats. From management to bartending and cooking, Tom loved ensuring both his customers and employees were essentially having the time of their lives. With endless humor, kindness, and caring, Tom supported others, believing in their potential for brighter careers. He also had a passion for sports, particularly the Dallas Cowboys, and possessed sharp mental math skills, often impressing others with his acuity for statistics. Tom could tell you who played, who won, and what the final score was in every Super Bowl game ever played. Tom always shared his gifts and passion to help others in their own endeavors whenever possible.
Tom was a supportive, loving father who was very proud of his sons. Shortly after meeting Tracy, the love of his life, they moved to Avon, NY, to be closer to his son. As circumstances changed, Tom and Tracy relocated to Surprise, AZ, bringing their beloved German Shepherd, Xena, along. They later moved to Las Vegas, NV, where they welcomed Xephyr into their loving home. Eventually settling in Pahrump, NV, they adopted Xandor, further enriching their lives. After a courageous battle with cancer, Tom was called back home to rest, far too young.