Thomas B. Peairs 07/26/03 Thomas B. Peairs died July 19, 2003, at age 71. Mr. Peairs was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Portland. He graduated from Franklin High School and served in the Air Force. He was a self-employed building contractor. He married Patricia Blum. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Stephanie P. Klepel and Stacy Peairs; son, Chuck; sisters, Bertha Roberts and Eleanor Smith; and two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Stehn's Foster Road. Portland Oregonian