Thomas Jens Aker, 70, passed away on August 5th, 2019. Tom was born June 20th, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota. Moving to Arizona in 1964, Tom was a proud graduate of both Maryvale High School (1967) and Arizona State University (1975), where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Tom held a lifelong career as a credit union executive, which led him to meet the love of his life, Patty. Always with a smile, he enjoyed several activities including archery hunting, golfing, gardening, traveling, and listening to music. As a sports enthusiast, Tom most enjoyed ASU Sun Devil Football and was a season ticket holder for 30+ years. He was an accomplished member of the National Chrysanthemum Society, where he won several awards for his prized mums, and later became a judge. Most of all, Tom enjoyed the company of his family & friends and the time he spent at home. He was notorious for his all-holiday decorations, not a holiday or year missed. He will hold a special place in all our hearts, and we will miss him dearly. Tom was preceded in death by his father James, mother Henrietta, brothers Bradley (Clara) and Sheridan. Tom will be missed by all including his surviving family, wife of 39 years Patty, son Rodney, Grandchildren Shelby (Erick) and Jacob, nieces Alison (Kevin) & Rebecca (Jason), and nephew David. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are sent to Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org), as Tom himself was a proud supporter.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. with Memorial Service at 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Graveside service will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Carolyn Fields
Sending our love and keeping you in our prayers,
Carolyn & Clyde
Bonnie Lund
Dear Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a special person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karen Stewart Milne
Patty. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your entire family. Karen Stewart Milne
Dawn Jeffory-Nelson
I am so very sorry for your loss, Patty. Tom was a wonderful man and loved by so many.
Susan Gary
I am so deeply sorry . Tommy will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ruthie Yeats
Dearest Patty, my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Tommy will be missed so much. He is with all who preceded him in death. I know it’s so hard but I hope you know how much you are loved and I hope that eases your pain a little bit more. We’re all here for you.
Joe Lange
Tom was the happiest person I have ever known. He and Jon Scofield were quite a pair. Look out heaven, Tom and Jon are together again.
Ari & Joe Velez
Sorry for your loss.
Greta
Patty-Love and blessing to you and all the family. I am so sorry for your loss, no doubt Tom will be missed.
Hugs to you-Greta
TONI MILLIGAN KNUDSON
Dear Patty, I was deeply saddened to find out about Tom’s passing. I’ll always picture him as I remember him in high school. Always so friendly, positive, smiling and fun to be around. He uplifted us all. Sending prayers and angels to you and your family.
Mary M Marshall
To Patty and family, we send our condolences in the loss of Tom. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. He will be missed by many.
Eileen & Mark Puckett
We will miss him the rest of our days! He was the best man to everyone in his life. Heaven will never be the same. I know he is surrounded by our Angels until we all meet again.
Jim Rath
Patty,
The flowers in Descanso Gardens are tearing for the loss of Tom. As a member of the family at the Gardens, I will think of Tom with kind thoughts every time I’m there. Sorry for your loss.
Lisa Day
Patty,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was always so kind and quick with a smile.
CJ & Pat
Patty, we are so very sorry for your loss. Tom and I had a great time playing golf, bowling , video games…& was always up for competition. He would always make you smile.
VAYA CON DIOS
CJ & Pat
Anne-Marie Quihuis
Patty,
I was so sorry to her about Tom’s passing. He’s at peace. Loving prayers for you and your family.
Blessings.
s a
Kelly Yeats
So terribly sorry for the untimely loss of Tom. Many, many good memories with him, Patty and the rest of the family. Godspeed Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with Patty, Rod, Ali, Becky and David and remainder of the family.
Renee Krejci
Patty, I am so very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Chris Ratti
Patty and family-So sorry to hear of Toms passing.
He was such a great boss when I worked for him at Banner FCU. He will be missed by many.
Kathy Tincombe
Dear Patty and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers as you experience this devastating loss. My prayer is that you take comfort in your many happy memories!!
Kathy Tincombe
LISA M DAVIS
Mrs. Akers, My condolences to you and your family. Tom was an integral part of the Banner Federal Credit Union. You are in our thoughts, prayers and hope for comfort, individually and collectively. May God’s peace and your memories sustain you at this difficult time.
Stephanie Beard
I went to Maryvale and I had a few classes with Tom at ASU. We used to cheat off of each others tests in some science class at ASU. Well, mostly I cheated off of Tom! I knew his brother Brad better but we all hung around together; softball games, parties, Rocky Point etc. I remember once Tom bought a BMW. All the guys were enamored with it and Tom was so proud! I’m sure Tom will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
My Deepest Sympathies