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WHALEY -- Thomas Jay Whaley was born in Worland, WY, May 19, 1949. He passed away the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 following a four month bout with pancreatic cancer. Tom was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he honorably served from 1970 to 1971. He worked as an Engineer for Advanced Communications in Albuquerque, and as well, Tom and his loving wife, Sandy own and operate To Die For Fudge in the Northeast Heights. He was an avid baseball fan, particularly rooting for his "Little Isotopes." Tom loved fishing and hiking. He was a very precious man who was always thought of as "a good man." Having every wood working tool known to man, Tom was considered a master carpenter, having the ability to build and construct intricate and beautiful wood crafts. Tom was a very intelligent man who thoroughly enjoyed reading John Steinbeck, collecting old coin banks and collecting "78" records. Preceded in death by his father, Chester, Tom is survived by mother, Claretta Whaley of Shell, WY; his beloved wife, Sandy Ford-Whaley of the family home in Albuquerque; two brothers, Terry and wife, Carol, Chet and wife, Irena, all of WY; two sisters, Judy and Alice, both of WY; three children, Laurie Charbonneau and husband, Ed, Doug Pasanella, and Tammy Pasanella; five grandchildren, Brent, Chris, Danny, Karly, and Kyle; uncle, Richard Whaley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A military burial service was held in the Whaley family cemetery in Wyoming, with full U.S. Army Honors. A Memorial Celebration of Tom's life will be held in Albuquerque, at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Tom's birthday, Friday, May 19, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, Tom's wishes were to have memorial contributions made to the Albuquerque Veterans Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the Purchase of items for the patients to use. Please make a contribution at any New Mexico Bank and Trust to Account #6153191. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun May 14, 2006