August 10, 1941 – June 22, 2022
Thomas Lee Stelhorn, 80, Westfield, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2022, in his daughter’s home with his loving family by his side. Thomas was born on August 10, 1941, in Indianapolis to Norville Stelhorn and Mary (Parkis) Hart.
Tom graduated from North Central High School and was a member of ROTC for three years. He worked most of his life as a pressman, then supervisor for The Indianapolis Star News and retired in 2021 from the Westfield Washington Schools Transportation System as a bus driver.
He met his wife, Lynda Lee (Campbell) Stelhorn on a blind date. They were married in North Tacoma Christian Church and were married for 30 years. Throughout his marriage, he was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Tom enjoyed racing, visiting the casino, loved going out to eat, singing karaoke, traveling, but most of all, spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren. He was also a member of the American Legion in Sheridan.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lynda; his stepfathers, Don Norwalt and Paul Hart; his father-in-law, Frank T. Campbell; and his mother-in-law, Thelma C. Campbell. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Lynn (husband Bobby) Smock; his grandchildren, Dylan, Michael, Robert (Victoria), Emily, and Jeffrey (Morgan) McConnell; his great-grandchildren, Hayden and Amira; and four grandchildren through his daughter’s marriage, Savannah, Olivia, Isaiah, and Noah.
Visitation and a memorial service were held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Hamilton Memorial Park-Washington Park Cemetery, 4180 Westfield Road, Westfield.
In addition to flowers, the family would appreciate any memorial contributions be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. All are encouraged to share thoughts, prayers, and memories with Mr. Stelhorn’s family on his memorial page found on the funeral home’s website, ericmdbellfuneralhome.com.