Thomas Myron Vance passed away February 25, 2013 in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona from chronic health problems. Tom was born June 20, 1953 in Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, Utah to George and Marzell (Flake) Vance. He spent most of his life in Arizona with a few years spent in California and Utah. Tom is survived by his loving mother, Marzell Flake Locust of Snowflake, Arizona; brothers, George of Snowflake and Charles and wife, Becky of California; sisters, Bonnie Prestwich and husband, Garth of Orem, Utah and Bettie Sorensen and husband, Gary of Thatcher, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father, George Vance Sr., known as Tony, in 1970. Tom had a gentle soul who enjoyed family and good friends. He will be greatly missed but we know he is happy and with loved ones waiting for him. Family services will be held.