WHALEN, Tony

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - Tony Whalen passed away Jan. 25, 2013. Tony was loved by so many and will be missed by all. Tony grew up in the Winterhaven, Calif. area, graduated from San Pasqual High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart Carole Michelle. Tony and Michelle shared their life in the Yuma area for many years moving to Havasu in 2005. Tony enjoyed many days on the lake doing what he loved, fishing. He told many a tale where the fish always ended up larger each time the story was told. Tony spent his career in the agricultural community in the Yuma area. At the time of his passing he was General Manager of Ag Tech LLC. In the early years of his career Tony and Michelle owned various agricultural businesses. Tony was consulted on so many aspects of farming and always exceeded the expectations. He mentored many in the AG community. His loss will be felt for a very long time. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Michelle, whose heart will never be full without you Tony. He is also survived by brother, Mike (Rose); sisters, Kathy (Dave), Colleen (EJ), Lil sis Susie, Lil bro Jim (Mia). He also is survived by his mother in law, Carole; sister in law Paula (Jamie), a brother-in-law, Kevin; sister-in-law, Johanna; his special “moms” Barbara and Janie; his buddies, Robert, Mike W., Neil and so many other special friends. You all were wonderful to Tony and he loved each and every one of you. A very large light will not be here for us to see but Tony will always be a part of our lives. Remember the good laughs, his great stories and the way he lit up a room. Services will be at Lietz-Fraze Chapel Jan. 30. Visitation at 10 a.m. with services following. Please bring your great memories to the service to share; he would have loved that. My sweet, sweet man, I will see you again and tell you the latest news on everyone…I love you so much. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.
Posted by mhenderson on January 29, 2013

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