Thomas Derrell Pasley, 87, of Emmett, Idaho died December 28, 2002. He was born February 18, 1915 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Otto E. and Leulah C. (Corbin) Pasley. On February 20, 1935 Thomas married Ava Hudson, his high school sweetheart.

They moved to Nampa, Idaho in 1936. During WWII years moved to Bremerton, Washington returning to Nampa in 1946 then later to Emmett, Idaho where they remained.

They were members of the Emmett Christian Church where they were charter members of the Loyal Leaders class.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; two sons, Dallas Hudson Pasley and Otto Keith Pasley; two grandsons and several great-grandsons.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Burial in Emmett Cemetery, Emmett, Idaho

Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID)