Thomas Malcolm Trump

Thomas Malcolm Trump, PhD., age 60, of Columbia City, IN passed away on Friday March 23, 2018 at his home. Born on December 7, 1957 in Columbia City, he was the son of Malcolm Hugh and Lois Margaret (Gregory) Trump.

Thomas attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1976. He then attended Indiana University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in history in 1980. Thomas earned his PhD. In political science from the University of Minnesota in 1987.

On June 20, 1987 Thomas married Rebecca LaBissoniere in Saint Paul, MN. Thomas was a devoted stay at home father for his children, and family time was very important to him. He also enjoyed investing, reading, watching classic movies and television programs, and sports, especially the Chicago Bears and Indiana Hoosiers.

Survivors include his wife Rebecca Trump of Columbia City; daughter Claire Sylvia (Alan) Trump-Ahrndt of Columbia City; son Adam Thomas (Mattea) Trump of Fort Wayne; granddaughter Aria Marilyn Trump, and one grandchild on the way; siblings Charles Trump and Becky Dahms, both of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday March 29, 2018 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in memory of Thomas may be made to the American Heart Association or to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send the family a condolence.