Born in Portland, Oregon on March 18th, 1941 to Joseph Valentine Waverly and Rosemary Lucille Hanning, Tommy Joe spent his childhood between Cannon Beach with his Grandparents and Portland with his parents. He graduated from Grant High School in 1959 and went on to join the Oregon National Guard honorably discharged in November 1971.
Tom spent most of his career in the logistics industry with long tenures in management with Oregon Transfer Co. (General Foods Acct), and USF Reddaway. In 2004 He started his retirement job at The Home Depot in Beaverton, Oregon as a Garden Associate where he was able to share his love for flowers and plants with the Metro Area until his final retirement after 20 years in March 2024.
Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Waverly. His Children; Shelley Sather
(Erik and Grandson Grant), Michael Waverly (Emily and Grandchildren Benjamin and Nora), Meredith Edwards (Justin), Kara Ethridge (Ken and Grandchildren Camden and Adelaide), Brett Waverly (Stefanie and Grandson Callen), and Caitlin Vial (Nathan and Grandchildren Zoey, Layne, Maryn and Wyatt)
Tom was preceded in death by his Parents Joseph Waverly and Rosemary Lenz and brother Michael Waverly.
When Tom was not working, he spent much of his time enjoying his favorite hobbies; he loved a good Sue Grafton mystery novel, cooking at home and trying new restaurants in the area, golfing with friends and watching cowboy movies. He loved a good bottle of wine and frequently visited his favorites wineries. He loved to travel, especially with his family. He also loved the sport of baseball, but especially enjoyed cheering on his grandchildren from the sidelines!
Tom was not just your average friend, but one who was generous, listened and had a great sense of humor. He was hardworking and cared deeply for those around him. Spending time with his friends and family and telling a good story meant the world to him.
There will be a Celebration of Life to Honor Tom’s Memory at Duck Pond Cellars on June 29th, 2024, from 1pm-3pm (23145 N Highway 99W Dundee, OR 97115)
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite charity in Tom’s honor.
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