Thomas Wisener

THOMAS WISENER Tom D. Wisener, a loving and truly good man died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Nathan Adelson Hospice East, at the age of 85. He was born in Clebourne County, Ala., Feb. 24, 1921. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, fighting throughout World War II. Tom was a retired construction carpenter and a member of the carpenter's union for over 50 years. Tom leaves behind so many who deeply loved him and whom he dearly loved; his loving wife, of 41 years, Polly; son, Tom Wisener of Tempe, Ariz.; daughters, Geri Kaigh of British Columbia, and Diana Zinkin of St. Charles, Mo.; grandchildren, Dana Lobes, Jim Kaigh, and Dan Zinkin; and four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Will, Danielle and Evan. Tom also dearly loved his two stepdaughters, Diana Reed of Cold Creek, and Cathy Fadner of Las Vegas; and step grandson, Sean Matheson of San Jose, Calif. There are also surviving relatives in Texas and Alabama: brother, William Wisener; sister-in-law, Kathryn Wisener; and cousins and many nieces and nephews. Tom gave a bright light to all of our lives, with his gentle, loving ways and sense of fun. May all of us, family and good friends, cherish in our hearts this loving light he left us. Graveside services will be at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in the chapel at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Palm Mortuary.