Thomas Josef Weldon of Castle Pines, Colorado, passed away on April 17, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. He was 68. A native of Iowa, Tom was born on January 22, 1953 to Gerold and Charlotte Weldon, both of whom he admired and loved very dearly. His older brother, Jerry, quickly become a lifelong role model and dearest friend.
Tom grew up in Iowa, attending Lincoln High School, where he forged a lifelong friendship with David. He often fondly reminisced about their time and trips together. Especially their trip to Germany to see his relatives, a very important part of Tom’s life. He ultimately attended Iowa State University, where he studied Business and met Shelley Van Zee, whom he later married. Thomas shared fond memories of his time in his fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau, and remained a Cyclone fan throughout his life.
Tom and Shelley moved to Colorado in 1980, where they went on to have two children, Abby and Alex. Thomas made his career as an Actuary in the retirement planning industry. After a long battle with diabetes, Thomas underwent a miracle transplant in 2003. To this day, his family remains extremely grateful for the support of his extended family, friends, colleagues and medical professionals. But most of all to his donor.
Tom loved to golf, a passion for which he instilled in his son. He loved to travel, a passion for which in instilled in his daughter. He loved his MG and woodworking, both things he loved to do with his brother. Tom loved cigars, playing bridge, the Denver Broncos, reading, and Drambuie. Most of all he cherished his family and friends, whom he loved to make laugh.
Tom is survived by his wife, Shelley; daughter, Abby; son, Alex; brother, Jerry and his wife, Sandy Weldon; his sisters-in-law, Vicki and Trudy Van Zee; his nieces, Jeni Weldon, Kerry Feuling, Anna Souza, Alissa VanZee-Phillips, and Kate Cunningham; his nephews, Joe Weldon and Matt Cunningham; as well as their families and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerold William and Charlotte Anna (Gedler) Weldon.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, 11:00am, at The Ridge at Castle Pines, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, Colorado. Please join us to celebrate the life of Tom at one of his favorite places. We would like to gather to share memories, laughs, and beautiful views. For those of who would like to honor him with a game of golf and donate to a great cause while doing, it’s also a great opportunity to do so. Whether you are a friend, family member, coworker, acquaintance or simply want to join for a good cause, we’d love to have you!
We will have a short remembrance and then simply enjoy some views and brews, as well as some light food.
*We will be offering a golf tournament for those interested.
*Cost will be $130 per person and gets you:
Green Fees & Cart, Range balls, Two drink tickets & Meal during or after, Prizes
*Tee Times will begin at 1:00pm
*Please make your own request or we will pair you up
*Portion of your greens fees will go to support JDRF.
*Please register by Friday August 27th.
Don’t feel like playing golf? No Problem! We’d love to have. Can’t make it? If you would still like to donate to the JDRF in Tom’s Honor, we would be delighted.
We look forward to you joining us to celebrate Tom’s life! We would love any photos, memories or songs that remind you of Tom. Please send to Abby or Alex by August 30th.
RSVP and/or Donate at this link: http://evite.me/uRWc1SD1cF
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