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Howard “Tom” Wardell, 88, formerly of DeGraff, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Fallon, Nev. Tom was surrounded by his loving family until the very end and will be forever missed.
He was born Dec. 19, 1928, in Union City, N.J. On April 9, 1994, he married his one true love, Joanne King in Macomb, Ill.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Joanne of 22 years; his sister, Dorothy Wardell; sons, Dennis (Buffie) Wardell and Jon King; daughters, Treasa (Zech) Pursley, Denise (Keith) Curless and Heather King; 12 loving grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.
Tom is a veteran of the United States Air Force who served in the Korean War as a pilot. He received three medals of honor Korean Service Metal, United Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Tom was a gifted storyteller, artist, and woodworker.
Celebration of hs life is at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fallon, Nevada. The family will have another service in the Midwest in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Air Force Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 1903, WPAFB, OH 45433 or afmusuem.com.
Cards can be sent to Joanne Wardell, 494 Carson River Drive, Fallon, NV 89406.