Dec. 15, 1953 – April 22, 2013
Thomas O. Rye, 59, of Sweet Home died April 22, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Dec. 15, 1953 in Richmond, Calif., the son of Loren H. and Betty I. (Buxton) Rye. He was raised in California and later moved to Oregon.
Mr. Rye attended Lebanon High School and married his high school sweetheart, Connie. He served in the U.S. Army as a…