Thomas Aaron Mosier Jr. was born June 26, 1976 to the late Tom Mosier and JoAnn Marshall. Thomas made his journey to his forever home on February 17, 2025.

From an early age, Thomas loved being outside, from hunting, cutting wood, fishing, to any activity that involved the open sky. Thomas grew up playing baseball and football. He was also in the Boy Scouts and created many friendships along the way, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. He was the starring varsity football QB and captain all four years of high school. Thomas graduated high school in 1995.

After graduating, Thomas continued his love for working outside by being the first one from Hoopa, commuting to Arcata, beginning his career at Davey Tree, which later transitioned to Wright Tree Service. Thomas worked in the line clearance tree trimming industry for 23 years. He enjoyed his work; more like lived for it. He worked hard every day and sometimes nights when needed. He gained great respect in the tree climbing industry. He passed on his expertise to his son and nephew, who followed in his footsteps. After his line clearance career, Thomas was the founder and CEO of the ‘Chop Shop’ — he cut kindling and chopped wood like no other.

Thomas was a proud Hupa Tribal member and Standing Rock Sioux descent, a Chevy man — “Bow Tie Till I Die” he would say. Thomas was also an avid 49ers fan.

Thomas will be missed immensely, he took care of all of us. To the world he was just a man, but to us; his family, he was our world. 

Thomas raised his two children, Thomas Charles Joseph Mosier III & Mercidez Rosalee Mosier with all the love he had to give. His children were his world.

Thomas is survived by his Mom JoAnn Marshall, Son Thomas Mosier III (Josa), his Grandchildren Aleena Mosier and Weston Mosier. His sister Jessica Mosier. His Nephews Dakota Mosier Sr.(Future), Dakota Mosier Jr., Zane Grant III (Makaya) and Wayne Mosier and his Nieces Nevaeh Mosier and Hunter Mosier. Aunts Dorcas Brazil, Dorene and George Kautsky, Lori and Tyke Billings. Uncle Emil and Darla Marshall. Man’s Best Friend, his doggy Sage Mosier.

Thomas is preceded in death by his Loving daughter Mercidez Mosier, his heart was forever shattered upon her passing. His Father Tom Mosier Sr., Grandparents Joseph and Eunice Marshall, Ernie and Henrietta Mosier, uncles Joseph Marshall Jr., Clarence Marshall and Jonathan Marshall Wirth, his best friend Arlen Williams, cousins Rebecca Brazil and Heather Brazil.

The wake will be held at the Neighborhood Facility starting at 8 p.m. February 26, 2025.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on February 27, 2025 at the Neighborhood Facility with Pastors Harold Jones and Dee Dee McKinnon officiating. Burial will take place immediately following at the Hoopa Tribal Cemetery (Thomas will be laid to rest by his loving grandparents whom he missed dearly).

Please come share a story and a meal following at the Hoopa Fire Hall.

Pall Bearers:

Thomas Charles Joseph Mosier III, Dakota Mosier Sr, Zane Grant III, Josh McKnight, Rocky Erickson, Magnum Williams 

Honorary Pall Bearers:

Mitch Burchard, Tyrell Burchard, Adrian Estrada, Mark, Ryan & Caden McManus, James Lewis, Kellum Kirk, Bunky Maloney, Hootie Lewis, Mike Obie, Romeo McCovey, Sa-Gep Blake, Jessie Mosier Sr, Skyler Mosier, Rob Roy Latham, Jeremy McKnight, Johnny McKnight, Chance Carpenter, John Knox Marshall, Joseph LeMeiux, Emil Marshall, Joe and Jude Marshall, Kathie and Leah Brazil, Jason and Jake Marshall, Troy Wirth, Gary Colegrove Jr., Shawn Korb, William Scott Peugh.

Sorry if we missed anyone, this has been a tragic time for our family. Just know he loved you all.

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