Thomas Lenahan

Thomas Lenahan, Compassionate Chiropractor with a Big Heart, Passes at 76 (1947-2023)

Thomas Lenahan, a beloved healer who touched thousands of lives in North Texas passed away on August, 7, 2023, he was 76. With his signature upbeat phrase, "good morning", no matter what time of day it was, Tom greeted people each day in a playful and friendly way. This simple phrase captured how he approached his life.

His passing was announced by Sue-Anne MacGregor, his devoted wife of 21 years. Since 2016, their love and dedication helped Tom navigate numerous health complications stemming from his exposure to agent orange during his service in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Despite his valiant fight, Tom succumbed to pancreatic cancer.

Thomas Lenahan was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 28, 1947, the eldest of three children to Thomas and Emily Lenahan. He maintained close bonds with his sisters, Rachel Lenahan and Cece Wright of Wichita Falls, TX, affectionately known as "Tommy" to them. He was passionate about sharing every Thanksgiving with his sisters, celebrating their joy of being together while cooking their traditional family recipes. Tommy's love extended to his nephew, Michael Wright and his family of Nagoya, Japan, and niece, Emily Wright of Austin, TX, whom he cherished dearly.

In the pursuit of his passions, Tom explored various paths, even becoming an adept cook and owning several successful restaurants. At the age of 40, he embarked on a new journey, enrolling at Parker University in Dallas, TX, to follow his calling as a chiropractor. Over the years, he touched the lives of countless individuals through his chiropractic practice, leaving a lasting impact until his retirement at the end of 2022. Tom was also an adept NLP Master Practitioner as well as Biofeedback and Neurotherapy Clinician. He was one of the first chiropractors to include these skills in his practice.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tom exemplified his commitment to community service by dedicating nearly three decades to Prestonwood Rotary Club of Dallas and actively supporting the Amelia Earhart School in Dallas, TX. His compassionate nature led him to become an ordained minister, a role that reflected his boundless desire to provide solace and support to those in need.

In lieu of traditional gifts or flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom's memory to Challenge Air For Kids. This non-profit organization, located in Dallas, TX, offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience to children with special needs between the ages of 7 and 21, allowing them to co-pilot an aircraft and receive the gift of flight. https://www.challengeair.com

Thomas Lenahan's legacy of compassion, healing, and selflessness will forever inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him. We welcome your comments, memories, and tributes here on this page.

Celebration of life will be late September to early October. Detail to follow.