Thomas Lee Waldrop died on October 3, 2018 in Clackamas, Oregon.  He was 82.

He was born on July 21, 1936 in Portland, Oregon to Lloyd and Marion Waldrop.  He was raised and educated in Portland.

Thomas earned his BS in Radio/TV Broadcasting from the University of Oregon. He earned his master's degree in Human Resources Management from Central Michigan University.  Thomas served in the US Air Force for 22 years and retired from duty as Lieutenant Colonel. After moving back to Oregon, He served in Human Resources, retiring from Benchmark Electronics.

He joined the Portland Assembly 59 of Society of Magicians in 1998. He taught students and performed at a variety of venues and community and cultural functions.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cherrie; along with son Brian Burke and daughters: Leslie Bass and LeeAnna Waldrop and one Granddaughter, Nicole Burke. A sister, Nancy Crawford, also survives him.

A memorial gathering will be held later.