Thomas Arthur Halley, 71, passed peacefully in Waterloo, IA on May 14, 2015 from surgery complications following a debilitating stroke two years ago. He was cremated after the Iowa Donor Network received many of his tissues and his eyes. A memorial service will be held in Greenville, Ohio at a later date.

Tom was born April 8, 1944 in Greenville, Ohio to parents Mary Catherine Westerman and Arthur G. Halley who preceded him in death. Tom is survived by 5 sisters and 1 brother most of whom reside in the Greenville, Oh area.

A National Honor Society graduate of Greenville High School, 1962, and Ohio All State Champion athlete, he attended Earlham College in Indiana on an athletic scholarship and graduated from Indiana State University with high honors in Experimental Psychology. A Master’s in SCI from Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, IA completed his formal education.

He leaves behind 9 children; Tim Halley (IA), Matt Halley (IA), Kate Doty (IA), Maghen Broyles (IA), Kama Blankenship (TX), Bradley Blankenship (TX), Jeff Hardeman (TN), Susan White (TN), Jon Hardeman (NC), 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

An avid sports fan, music and nature lover, he liked keeping things lively, and spending time with his grandchildren. Memorials may be made in care of Kathrin Halley Doty, 414 E. 9th Street, Vinton, IA 52349. Stories about Tom are most welcome.

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CH May 25, 2015, 10:38 am Rest in peace, Tom.