Thomas Edward Denny

Tom was born at Fort Sill military base in Oklahoma. Although his father was in the Army and they lived in several places including St. Paul, MN, he spent most of his childhood in New Albany, IN graduating from New Albany High School. He attended Indiana University and Murray State University where he received his BS in Finance in 1968.

Tom married the love of his life, Diane, in 1968. In 1969 they moved to Colorado. They began a family and Tom worked as a Commercial Lender and Bank President for the majority of his career. They were happily married for 49 years.

Throughout his adult life, he was very active in many things. Kiwanis, the Boy Scouts of America and the Masons (he was a 33rd degree) were three of his longtime commitments. He thoroughly enjoyed helping others and believed strongly in the teachings of the Boy Scouts and mentoring the boys. After moving to Arizona he continued his community service in several ways. Kiwanis and Boy Scouts were activities he continued, but he also became a member of the CERT Team (Chandler Emergency Response Team), and a Posse member for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. In the spirit of helping others, he would help the elderly with tasks around the house at no charge. Tom was a very giving person, always giving of himself without any expectation of anything in return. He was always a strong advocate for exercise and nearly every day could be seen taking a run or walk.

Tom, a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, was a member of the Chandler United Methodist Church. In Arizona, he was the Chaplain for Troop 283 in the Grand Canyon Council. He had worked at previous Jamborees and was planning on attending and working the 2017 Jamboree.

His pride and affection for his family was the center of his life. He always looked forward to his children’s visits.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and mother, Ruth. He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter Michelle Nichols (Brian) of Sugar Land, TX, daughter Kristi Salinas (Jaime) and grandson, Jacob, of Boerne, TX, son Patrick of Mesa, AZ, sister Sue Block of Austin, TX, and his nieces , nephews and many cousins.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Chandler United Methodist Church or the Boy Scouts of America.