Roscoe Thomas Webb Jr.

A Lifetime of Love, Adventure, and Family

Some love stories are simply too beautiful to be told as two separate stories. Such was the love of our Dad and Mom, Roscoe Thomas "Tom" Webb, Jr. and Leici Whetman Webb. After 68 years of marriage, a lifetime of adventures, and a family filled with love, their earthly journey came to an end just three days apart. Tom passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 90, and Leici followed on November 4, 2026, at the age of 88. They spent a lifetime together, and in the end, they couldn't bear to be apart.

Tom was born April 13, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Murray. Leici was born June 23, 1938, in Murray, Utah, and grew up in Draper. Their love story began on Christmas Eve when they met through a mutual friend. What began that evening continued to grow through handwritten letters. They wrote to each other while they were dating and those letters helped keep their love strong, even when miles separated them. In many ways, those early letters were the beginning of a lifetime of staying connected and choosing a beautiful life together.

On April 11, 1958, they were married for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple, a reflection of their faith in Jesus Christ and their belief in eternal families. That Christmas Eve meeting began a love story that would span nearly seven decades.

While attending the University of Utah, Tom joined the Naval Reserve. Following their marriage, he served active duty in the United States Navy, specializing in radar aboard the USS Wilkinson (DL-5). He loved being on the ship, and his Navy experience helped shape the career that followed.

Shortly after their first son, Bryan, was born, Tom and Leici moved from Utah to California, where Tom began his career with Eimac. They eventually settled in Los Gatos, California, where they raised their four children and built a lifetime of family memories. Tom went on to work for Teledyne MEC and later CPI, where he retired in 2003. He enjoyed a successful career in marketing within the Electronic Warfare industry, which took him around the world. One of his greatest pleasures was having Leici by his side on so many of those travels. They loved exploring new places and experiencing the world together.

Tom was a hard worker with a dry, sometimes understated sense of humor, but above all, he was a devoted husband and father who was always there for his children. Leici was the happy, fun-loving, creative heart of the family. She loved being a mother and devoted herself to creating a warm and loving home. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafting, and playing the piano. Her happiness and love for her family were evident in everything she did. Tom and Leici shared a love of adventure and the outdoors. Snow skiing together was perhaps the family's favorite activity. Camping, hunting, and fishing trips created some of their most cherished memories. Tom especially loved cooking breakfast in the mountains for his family. His specialty was pancakes with an egg in the middle—a simple tradition that became a family favorite and something everyone will forever associate with Dad. In a beautiful tribute, the family celebrated Tom on the day he passed by making his famous pancakes with an egg in the middle.

Fishing also provided some unforgettable memories. On one memorable trip, Leici caught a remarkable 47-pound salmon, bigger than anything Tom had ever caught! Rather than being bothered that his wife had outdone him, Tom was incredibly proud of her. Her impressive catch was even featured on the cover of Hank Schramm's Sportfishing brochure. It was just one more example of the fun, laughter, and adventures they shared throughout their lives.

In 2025, after many wonderful years in California, Tom and Leici returned to Utah and made their home at Snow Canyon Retirement Community in Southern Utah.

Their greatest accomplishment was the family they built together. They are survived by their four children: Bryan Webb; Brent Webb and his wife, Susan Robison; Nanette Jones and her husband, Andrew Barnes; and Sharla Webb. Their family also includes 12 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren, with two more great-grandchildren on the way. The generations of family they leave behind are a testament to the love they shared and the legacy they created.

Tom and Leici taught their family that life's greatest treasures aren't measured by possessions, accomplishments, or the places we travel. They are found in the people we love, the memories we make, the traditions we share, and the time we spend together. They shared 68 years of marriage, countless adventures, and a lifetime of laughter and love. They traveled the world, but their favorite place was always together. Their love was rooted in their faith, strengthened by their family, and reflected in the way they lived every day.

We are heartbroken to say goodbye to two people who meant so much to so many. But we find comfort in knowing that the love they shared did not end here. They were sealed together for time and eternity, and we take comfort in the promise of eternal families. After a lifetime of being side by side, they are together again.

Together was truly their favorite place to be.

We love you, Mom and Dad. Thank you for the beautiful life, the wonderful memories, and the love that will live on through generations.

We will have a combined Celebration of Life to honor both of them on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM at the Snow Canyon Retirement Community, 2778 West Lava Hills Rd. Santa Clara, UT 84765. Casual Dress Please. (Tom’s Request).