Thomas Lewis Giesing

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Thomas Lewis Giesing

July 8, 1932 ~ June 27, 2024

Tom, a kind, witty, generous, loving and godly man, of Adamsville on Minersville Reservoir, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Beaver Hospital’s long-term care facility.

Tom, the fourth child of 11, was born to Katherine and Alban Giesing at home in San Diego. He is survived by his brothers Monsignor Anthony Giesing, Philip and Carol, Daniel and Jackie, Bernard and Patricia; sister Anita Leisen; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, among his nieces goddaughters Julie Silva and Meredith Good.

He, with brothers Anthony and Frank, were youth servers at church. Graduating from Saint Augustine High School, Tom joined the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After five years in the military, Tom came home to San Diego and worked in real estate in El Cajon, then a golf course in Borrego Springs, California.

One vacation time he and his brother Anthony came to Beaver, Utah. He fell in love with the area and began a fishing business at Minersville Reservoir. Many locals remember how kind Tom was when, as kids, they visited his bait store to buy ice cream, drinks or their parents rented one of his many boats.  

One of Tom’s best friends, Father Joseph Valine, pastor of Saint Bridget Catholic Church in Milford, was often driven by Tom to mission chapels in Bryce and Zion.  Twice Tom was Father Valine Council Knight of the Year. On June 13, 2009, Tom received the honors of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus in Cedar City. Tom was a great example of service and faith to his family.

It was hard to leave St Bridget’s to help with the new Our Lady of the Light Mission in Beaver. Tom loved his faith and knew Beaver was where he needed to be. He was dedicated to the prison ministry where, for years, he went Saturday and Sunday mornings to share Jesus’ love and teachings with the inmates.

After retirement and then aging problems, Tom gave up his lake-view home, was welcomed into the home of his good friends Patricia and Jesus Nunez, and then into LTC Facility in Beaver. He always praised his healthcare workers! Our family extends deep felt appreciation, love and prayers to all.

Tom’s funeral service was held on July 6, 2024 at Our Lady of the Light Mission.