Thomas “Tom” Lance - 1947-2019

Horan and McConaty Funeral Home - April 18, 2019

Thomas "Tom" Lance, 71, of Lakewood passed away on April 18, 2019. Tom was born to Helen and LeRoy “Sarge” Lance on July 27, 1947 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He married Ann Marie "Annie" Ernst on September 17, 1988, and together they shared 30 years of marriage.

As a member of an Air Force family, Tom lived in many exotic places, eventually settling in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School and Scottsbluff Community College, with an associate degree, and Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree.

Tom enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War in South Korea, working with computers. When he returned home, he and Annie founded National Industrial Construction Supply, a construction sales company.  He was the consummate salesman, knowing all his customers needs and wants. 

Tom was a kind soul who loved his wife Annie and his family. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Jack, and his Corvette. No person was ever a stranger for long, and Tom listened to everyone’s stories.

At the time of Tom’s passing, he was survived by his wife, Annie, his  mother-in-law and special friend, Patricia Ernst, sister-in-laws, Laurie (Greg) Clark, Carrie (John) Thompson; niece and nephews, David (Kathleen) Kling, Mike Kling, Jamie (Hayden) Pecha, Will Clark, Nick Thompson, and Alex Thompson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jeananne Kling; brother-in-law, Bernard Kling, and sister-in-law Leigh Typer.

No services were held at the time per Tom’s wishes.  A memorial service and internment was held in Durango, Colorado the summer of 2019.