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In memory of
Thomas "Tom" L Wheeler, III
December 10, 1931 - November 11, 2023
Dec 10, 1931 - Nov 11, 2023
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Obituary
Thomas L. Wheeler, III
“I see so many ways we could improve the efficiency in this hospital,” Tom Wheeler’s deep voice boomed from his hospital bed. “I’m an efficiency expert,” he told the nurse. At 91, he was still trying to fix things, even though three weeks later, on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, he’d breathe his last.
His failing kidneys were about the only thing he couldn’t fix. Famous for spending hours in his …
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What were Tom's favorite songs or musical artists?
Anything you could dance to.
Anything you could dance to.
Anything you could dance to.
What were Tom's favorite foods?
Anything he did not have to cook, loved bread pudding.
Anything he did not have to cook, loved bread pudding.
Anything he did not have to cook, loved bread pudding.
What were Tom's favorite books?
Books by Ken Follett, David McCullough, John Jakes and David Baldacci
Books by Ken Follett, David McCullough, John Jakes and David Baldacci
Books by Ken Follett, David McCullough, John Jakes and David Baldacci
What were Tom's favorite local spots?
Tavern West
Tavern West
Tavern West
Timeline
Born
December 10th, 1931
Passed away
November 11th, 2023
Frisco, CO
Survived by
Jerry Wheeler
Son
Kent Wheeler
Son
Julia O'Hickey
Daughter
Gaye Hoeflich
Daughter
Mary Wheeler
Daughter-in-law
Sullivan Wheeler
Grandson
Chester Wheeler
Grandson
Kemper Wheeler
Grandson
Kim Wheeler
Daughter-in-law
Graham Wheeler
Grandson
Hayden Wheeler
Grandson
Kyle Wheeler
Grandson
Clark Wheeler
Grandson
Grant O'Hickey
Grandson
Bridget O'Hickey
Granddaughter
Evelyn O'Hickey
Great Granddaughter
Jillian O'Hickey
Granddaughter-In-law
John Hoeflich
Son-in-law
Gordon Burke
Laura Freese
Step-daughter
Jason Freese
Step-son
COLETTE (Koki) OSBORNE
Niece
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Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Foothills Cremation & Funeral Service
Hospice care provided by
Compassus Denver Colorado
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$2,725.00
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Jerry Wheeler (Tom's son),
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