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Tom Manaster, 56, died January 4th after an unexpected heart attack. He is remembered with deep love by his wife, Pat; his beloved son, David, and wife, Patricia; grandchildren, Sophie and Naomi. Also grieving are his brother, Steve, and wife B.J. and children, Tracy and Katy Rose; as well as Tom's mother, Estelle; his brother, Charles II and many special friends. Tom was active in CESE (Coalition for Excellence in Science and Math Education) and the Daybreakers Toastmasters. He enjoyed swimming, golf, camping, wildlife, travel, talking with friends, and was a voracious reader. Before graduating from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, Tom attended the University of Chicago Lab School. He received a BA in American literature from the University of Ilinois/Chicago. In the late 1970s, he participated in Chicago poet Paul Carroll's writing workshop. He taught high school in inner city Chicago, monitored federal employment and training programs, and drove a taxicab in both Chicago and Albuquerque. He also raised his son David for many years as a single parent. He later took postgraduate courses at the University of New Mexico in economics, anthropology, communications and American studies, and participated in the Southwest Writer's Workshop. He was a man of integrity who constantly sought knowledge and understanding and cared deeply about the environment and other social issues. He touched many lives in a special way.
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