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Gregerson, Thomas Edward
61, of Peoria, AZ passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2011. Tom, the 2nd oldest of 8 children, was born in Austin, MN, to George and Ruth Gregerson. Tom's family moved to Albuquerque, NM when he was 12. He attended Sandia High School, was a member of the golf team and loved any game that had a ball in it. He joined the Air Force in 1968 and trained as a medic. He had a passion for the game of golf, became an excellent cook and was an avid reader. Tom will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his gentle spirit and delicious carrot cake. He married the love of his life, Linda, in 1981. Tom is survived by his wife Linda, stepsons Michael and Gary Christensen, four grandchildren Michael, Paschen, Colton and Matthew; four great grandchildren Trevor, Anthony, Michael, and Kianti; five brothers and two sisters: Harold, Don, Paul, David, John, Mary Martin and Martha Lee. A memorial service is being held on Saturday, May 21st, 3 PM at Moon Valley Bible Church; 16207 N. Third Ave.; Phoenix, AZ 85023. In lieu of flowers please make a donation "In Memory of Tom" to one of the following organizations: ALS Association of Arizona Chapter 4643 East Thomas Road, Suite 1 Phoenix, AZ 85018. www.ALSAZ.org The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320 290 King of Prussia Road Padnor, PA 19087 www.theaftd.org
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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 20, 2011.

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John-Lucas Gregerson

May 23, 2011

I love you Uncle Tom and wont ever forget you. You were one of the greatest men i knew and someone that everyone should strive to be like. You made the Gregerson name something to be looked up to. You made those around you better people and we will be forever grateful. I love you Uncle Tom and remember "i make her laugh Dick, she likes it"

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