DR. THOMAS WILLIAM SHIRLEY
Dr.
Thomas William Shirley of Prospect Heights for 52 years Dr. Thomas
William Shirley was born on May 7, 1930, in Milford, Mass., to
Ralph B. and Florence Ellen (nee Morris ) Shirley. He went to be
with his Lord on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Thomas was a retired Naval
Reserves captain having served his country for 43 years, two of
which were active duty during the
Korean War as an officer on the destroyer U.S.S. Renshaw
DDE499. He received his doctorate degree from
Northwestern University in Evanston. He was an educator in
School District 214 for 34 years, serving as Principal at Wheeling
High School for 25 years. During his tenure in District 214, he
began the ROTC Program, the TORCH Program (OMNI), and contributed
to the continuing education night school program. He was a member
at Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, where he
served in various ministries. Tom was actively involved with the
Rotary Club of Wheeling, Salvation Army, and the Dollars For
Scholars Program. He loved to spend time with his family, and his
greatest pride his grandchildren and was loved by all. Thomas is
survived by his spouse, Linda of 56 years, whom he married on Aug.
11, 1956; his children, Scott (Kristine) Shirley, Stephen Shirley,
David Shirley and Philip (Andra) Shirley; his grandchildren,
Thomas, Samantha, Sierra, Luke, Michael and Logan; and his
half-brothers and sisters, Mary Jane, Rita, David and Giles. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Alice Manny; his
half-sister, Cindy McLean; and his brother, Ralph Bramlet Shirley.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four
blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. He will lie in
state from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Orchard Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N.
Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment will be in
Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the
Orchard Evangelical Free Church, 1330 Douglas Ave., Arlington
Heights, IL 60004, or the Salvation Army,
salvationarmyusa.org. Funeral information and condolences can
be given at
www.GlueckertFH.com or call 847-253-0168.
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