It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Thomas James Balog, at the age of 82, with his wife by his side, in the late hours of the night on Friday, October 1, 2021.
“Unforgettable in every way, and Forevermore that’s how you’ll stay”
Tom was born March 5, 1939, in Price, Utah, to Aloysius Michael Balog and Emma Alvey Balog. He joined the US Air Force at the age of 18, where he served for three years.
He then worked in the F-16 Department as a Civil Engineer at Hill Air Force Base.
He married the love of his life, Verna Reed, September 23, 1959. The two recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Tom and Verna had two children, John Craig Balog and Lisa Kaye Balog.
He enjoyed fishing, camping and metal detecting.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Verna; son, John Craig Balog (Lisa Ann); granddaughters, Madeline Kay Maldonado and Megan Lizan Poulson (Stephen Mathew); and three great-grandchildren: Mila McKay Pitayo; and Evelyn Rose and Ezra Jack Poulson. Also survived by three brothers: Mike, Kent, and Gary Balog. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius (Al) and Emma Balog; his, daughter Lisa; and his sister, Barbara.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Veterans Home (Wing 200) in Payson, Utah, for all the loving care Tom received.
A visitation will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until Noon, at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside service for Tom at 12:30 p.m. at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.
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Connie & Ron says
October 6, 2021 at 5:23 amVerna and John Craig Balog Family, words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss. Tom was a one-of-a-kind person that lived a truly remarkable life. He always wore a smile on his face whenever we seen him. Losing the one you love is so hard. We are praying for peace, comfort, and for whatever you and your family needs right now. Love, Connie and Ron Carrasco
“ See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile” Rest in Peace Tom.
Sheila Carter says
October 9, 2021 at 4:54 amPlease accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
There are no right words at this really hard time, and this is really hard but ……
This message is for my dear sister who loved her husband for 65 years, “till death do us part.” What an accomplishment! She tried her very best to love and care for him at home before he went to the Vetran’s hospital. In the end, she was still there to love him, visit him, and support him, even though in the end, she wasn’t sure he even knew she was there. Wishing you love and Peace at this difficult time.
Greg says
July 26, 2022 at 12:04 amIt was an honor to have known and worked with Tom for so many years at HAFB. We often joke around with each other but he was a very serious worker that everyone looked up to. He would bring to work the trinkets he dug up with the metal detector and show us his proud collection. Tom had a couch and love seat he wanted to sell, good condition, just one catch, it had pineapple print on it but after driving to east SLC and haggling the deal was done. Tom made a good price and said it would be had to wear out that material but his wife wanted a new one. Will, Tom and I hailed it out to my truck. He was right, couldn’t wear it out but much later on I through it out. Good memories with old Tom. Rest in peace my friend.