TOM HALLIMAN

TOM HALLIMAN, 65, of Fort Wayne, died on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Laguna Hills, Calif. Born March 13, 1947, in Columbus, Ga., he was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Gus Tom Halliman. He worked in the transportation industry, first with Burnham Service Corporation, then with North American Van Lines, and most recently with Meridian World Wide of California. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. He had many interests, especially his children and grandchildren, history, and travel. He especially loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed many cross country trips with friends. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Carol; and son, Patrick; daughter, Claire (Val) Laguatan and their three children, Elle, Tanner and Dylan; Patrick's son, Seth; Seth's mother, Jennifer (Tim) Goodwin and their son, Ellis; sister, Betty Bullard; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Grimes and Rena Bullard. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: (Please note the donations to "Special Camp for Kids" are made on behalf of Tanner and Elle Laguatan's grandfather, Tom Halliman.) The Carriage House, 3327 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 http://www.fortwayneclubhouse.org/history.html; Special Camp for Special Kids, Attention: Lindsay Eres, 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano 92675; or Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.