Thomas Wesnidge

Thomas B. Wesnidge Jr. passed away peacefully May 30, 2015 after a long battle with heart and liver disease. He was born in Littleton, CO to Thomas Wesnidge Sr. and Irma Wesnidge. Following his service in the US Navy, Tom met the love of his life, Rosemary, in Leadville, CO. While it took the better part of a whole summer and fall while working in the mines to charm her into going out with him, in the end his effervescent personality won out and they were married July 26, 1980 in a mountain ceremony near Leadville. Tom and his "Rosebud" enjoyed living in the mountains where you would often find them on the softball field or on the slopes. The couple worked and traveled in Washington, Alaska and California before moving to Fruita, CO to be closer to family as they raised their daughters Becky and Melissa. Tom, known as "Pard" to his friends, worked in construction his whole life.  Returning to college in 1984, he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering Technologies and combined with his love of architecture, he furthered his career in the building industry. It even afforded him the opportunity to see the world, as he worked overseas remodeling military bases in the Marshall Islands and Indian Ocean during the latter part of his career. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing and above all riding his Harley. To him there was nothing better than the open road. He loved to laugh and have fun, a jokester to the very end. Even when the good days became fewer and farther between, Tom would still find ways to make his family laugh. He was a good husband, father, and most importantly, a good man. Compassionate and loving, Pard will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Wesnidge of Fruita, CO; his daughter Rebecca Wesnidge of Denver, CO; daughter and son in law Melissa and Danny Carlson of Grand Junction, CO; his sister Linda Kemp (Mike) of Del Rio, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Fruita, CO at 11:00 am Friday June 5th with celebration of life reception following in the parish hall. All are welcome.