Norman Thomas Haley (Tom) passed away peacefully, age 89, on February 13th, 2024. He was born on June 23rd, 1934, in Tacoma, Washington, to Clifford and Elenor Haley, and raised by his grandparents, owners of the Brown and Haley candy company in Tacoma. He went to military school on Victoria Island in Vancouver, Canada. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He helped pioneer the computer age beginning his last year in the military at the Pentagon. He went on to have a successful career in computer technology.
In 1960 Tom met Betty Offerdahl at a dance. They married and spent their lives raising five children, Deborah, Sherryl, Richard, Daniel, and Brian. After retirement, he and Betty loved to sail in the Gulf, garden, barbecue, and entertain in their beautiful home in New Port Richey . Tom was predeceased by his wife Betty, and survived by his sister Beth Tesh; his five children; ten grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. His final wishes were to be reunited with his beloved Betty.
Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home - Tarpon Springs Chapel
Florida National Cemetery
Barbara K
February 18, 2024, 4:52 pm
Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you felt about your Dad. Itβs so sad when we lose a remarkable parent. My thoughts are with you. You are lucky you have siblings to share in what is to come. πππππͺπͺπͺ
Janice Galvin
February 18, 2024, 5:28 pm
Dear Deb & Family,
My condolences. Your Dad sounds like someone who lived a good life. I wish that I could thank him for his military service.
Jan Galvin ( EAL), NY
Lillian Bit
February 19, 2024, 5:37 am
I wish I could be there to support you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how much you loved your dad. Prayers for you and your family and May your dad rest in peace. ππππ©΅π©΅π©΅
Jerrie OFFERDAHL
February 20, 2024, 12:12 am
Jack and I are sorry to hear your dad has passed away. He was a very special person and we always enjoyed spending time with him and your mom. Uncle Jack and aunt Jerrie
Denise Van Essen
February 20, 2024, 12:50 am
Sheri and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength and comfort in each other and with God. ππΌβ€οΈ
Michael and Susie Costa
February 20, 2024, 7:14 pm
Sheri we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
God Blessπβ€οΈ
The Perri Family
February 22, 2024, 12:28 am
Dan we are so sorry for your loss! We have known Tom for over 30 years, he was the kindest & loving man. If we can help you in any way, please let us know. Love always, Lenny, Lori & Jordan
Elizabeth Lee Haley Tesh "Beth"
March 6, 2024, 4:53 am
Thank you to my dear nephews and nieces for your care and love for my brother during difficult times. I am forever indebted to you. We remember him when his health was better. The slide show you made was beautiful and funny! We saw your family laughing and playing together in Tom’s younger days. He was a family man by all accounts. He adored your mother, Betty. I wish him peace now. I look forward to our next get together, wherever that may be.
Love and hugs and kisses,
Aunt Beth
Mike and Monica Obie
March 20, 2024, 1:57 am
Brian, Danny, Rick, Debbie, Sheri, and families
We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our prayers are with you all. We have many good memories of Tom and your Mom at family gatherings, those years on Brandywine Drive. Tom was a wonderful family man. He and your Mom were so lively and fun to be around. Please accept our condolences.
Love and God Bless,
Monica and Mike Obie