Thomas Francis Mayer

Gilbert, AZ – Thomas Francis Mayer, 77, was called home to rest with his Lord and Savior on August 6th. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Tom died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness. Tom was born in Waterloo, IA on November 8, 1942 to Walter and Velma Mayer, who proceeded him in death. He was a member of the first graduating class of Columbus Catholic High School in 1960 and a graduate of Upper Iowa University. Tom was a successful business owner of W. W. Manufacturing, which he sold in the late 1980’s and an active parishioner of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Waterloo until moving to Arizona with his family in 1995. He retired from Desert Schools Federal Credit Union in Gilbert, AZ in 2014. While Tom had a successful career, his life was devoted to his faith, family, and friends. In addition to spending time with loved ones, Tom loved to read, crossword puzzles and enjoyed traveling, skiing and fishing trips to Canada with family. Tom followed sports and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Tom was a devoted Catholic and a longtime active member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ serving in St. Vincent DePaul ministry. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Patty, his adoring children, Douglas (Jennifer) Mayer, Gainesville, FL; Dennis (Lisa) Mayer, Chicago, IL; Melissa (Ron) Curry, Gainesville, FL and his devoted stepchildren, Craig (Sandy) Colbert, Brentwood, CA; Carrie Scott, Gilbert, AZ; Jeff Colbert, Cedar Rapids, IA; and Hallie (Troy) Brown, Gilbert, AZ. Tom was lovingly known as “Papa” to his grandchildren, Nick and Luke Colbert; Jenifer (Jason) Suddeth; Paige Ross; Allison and Jennifer Scott; Lexie, Abbie, Annie and Johnny; Sophia Mayer; Emily and Jamison Brown; and Meghan and Connor Curry. Tom also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Vanessa Curry; Bella and Isla Marino; sister Nancy (Larry) Clark, nephews Steve and Mike (Theresa) Clark and niece Kathy (Brian) Dyke. A funeral mass and celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1730 W Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ, 85202. Burial will immediately follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ, 85204. If unable to attend, the funeral mass will be streamed live online. Please check the Queen of Heaven website for streaming information and updates at In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to St. Vincent DePaul Conference at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Tom’s honor. Here is the link for the services at St. Timothy Catholic Church or you can scroll down below the Mass of Christian Burial for the direct link to the service. https://youtu.be/S9Qh0IfdqrA