Tom was a USAF pilot from 1953-1973. He flew several aircraft including the F-100, F-105 and F-111.
Thomas J. Murch, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on November 11, 2013.
Lt. Col. Tom Murch, USAF Ret. Went to be with the Lord November 11, 2013 after being a cancer survivor for 14 years. Preceded in death by parents Lillian Murch (Ainsworth), John Murch and brother Ken Murch (MA). Survived by wife Lucy, sisters Nancy Tetrault (CA), Bonnie Hamilton (MA), and brother John Murch (MA), children Jim (Lara), Eric (Mayra), and Mary (Nathan), numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Tom was a pilot in the U.S.A.F. from 1953-1973. He flew several aircraft including the F-100, F-105 and F-111.
He served on the first Queen Creek Town Council for 8 years and 2 years as Vice-Mayor. Considered by many to be the “John
Wayne” of Queen Creek for his relentless pursuit of the common good.
Church services [were] held at Sun Lakes Community Church on Nov 18. Burial [followed] at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. For additional information, please visit :www.falconerfuneralhome.com .
Published in the ARIZONA REPUBLIC 15 NOV 2013
