Thomas Akey

MADISON - Tom Akeys sun rose on July 28, 1963, and set on Nov. 19, 2009; 46 years of life, joy and love. He passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare in Madison. Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison, Sandusky, Ohio, Eau Claire, Austin, Minn., and Tucson, Ariz. Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul where he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers family. In spring 2003, Tom met the love of his life, Kim Holmes, and they married the following September. Tom became a father to Kims daughter, Keeya. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things. Tom is survived by his wife, Kim; daughter, Keeya; mother, Janet Akey of Eau Claire; brothers Robert and David; sister Linda; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m., at the MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Rd. A gathering of family and friends will be held following the service. Memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the McFarland Lutheran Church, or the Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.\r\n \r\n Gunderson East\r\n Funeral & Cremation Centers\r\n 5203 Monona Drive(608)221-5420\r\n\r\n \r\n www.gundersonfh.com\r\n \r\n \r\n Memorials: \r\n Memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the McFarland Lutheran Church, or the Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.\r\n Visitation: A gathering of family and friends will be held following the service. Service: A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m., at the MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Rd.