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Thomas Hale Obituary

Tom Hale died May 12, 2011, surrounded by family.

Tom is survived by many family members, Hales and O'Neills, and many more friends.

He sold Anchorage newspapers as a boy in the 1940s, and worked the pipeline in the 1970s and years as a laborer in the union. He was retired and living at Strelna Lake. His love for Alaska was stronger than his dislike of the cold.

There will be a celebration of his life at a future date.

If anyone feels the need to do something in his honor, please donate to Bean's Cafe and/or become an organ donor, as he was.

He is already greatly missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from May 15 to May 16, 2011.

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May 24, 2011

When I was little I thought the Hale boys were my brothers...Tommy and his brother Bob had such wonderful smiles Pudge too...just like their mom ...they are together now with Larry who died as a baby...my mom & dad are gone now too...I'm sorry to hear of Tom's passing and sorry we didn't keep in touch...Letty Hale Wilfling

Mark & Sandy Lappi

May 22, 2011

Lots of good memories! RIP Tom and know we'll all carry you in our hearts. Condolences to all the family.

May 20, 2011

tom is forever with us in our hearts and memories. as the mother of his sons tom and scott the bond is unbreakable. lenore and devlin blessed his later years with love and devotion. carrie and stacey loved him as a father and many many more friends and family will carry loving memories in thier hearts.

Ken Miller

May 18, 2011

We the staff at Bean's Cafe send our condolences to the family of Thomas Hale.

Mary aka Maria Perea

May 17, 2011

Tommy was a beautiful loving spirit, we all loved him dearly. He was our Family. We were all saden to hear of his passing. His Mother was my Fathers Sister. We have not seen Tommy in years. He will be missed by all. I remember my handsome cousin when I was just a girl, he took me for my first motor cycle ride. Love & Peace to all that he touched...may his memory live on in each of us. Your cousin Mary Sacco & Uncle Pat Sacco

Debbie Rigsby

May 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 15, 2011

The little time we spent with Tom, we saw how important family, and especially children were to him. He had a good heart and we were glad to welcome him into the family. He left a lasting impression on all of us. our hearts go out to the family. We love you and will keep all of you in our prayers. Jerry and Bobbi Bleau

Stacy

May 15, 2011

Who loves ya!!!

May 15, 2011

With heartfelt sorrow and honor to old memories- sending our love Alice M. and Casey E. Bickford.

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