Thomas Drake Pace

Pace, Thomas Drake 67, of Chandler, AZ., passed away on May 12, 2016 at his home. Tom was born on July 31, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. He moved to Longmont, CO., in 1978. He married Patty Williams in 1994, then moved to Chandler, AZ. the same year. Tom worked in the home building industry for over 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, Nascar events and building model cars. He also spent his free time refurbishing furniture that he and his wife collected. He is preceded in death by his father Louie Pace, mother Polly Kormanik and brother Patrick McKeever. He is survived by his wife Patty Pace, daughters; Shana (Allen) Cook, Kellie Pace, Jennifer (Anthony Oliver) Pace, Samantha (Johnny Amalani) Pace, 8 grandchildren; Riley & Ashton, Leah & Isabelle, Shaylee & Anthony, Kalani & Malakai, one great grandson Rhys, a brother Daniel (Mindy) Thrasher, a sister Joy Moore and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler 85248. There will be a celebration of Tom's life following the services at Abuelo's restaurant, 3440 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 85226.