Thomas M Weinburg Richland, Wash.

Tom Weinburg 72, passed away September 16th, 2002, at the VA Hospital in Seattle, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born to Henry and HonoraFeeney Weinburg on June 21st, 1930 in Salem Mass. Tom was a Korean War Veteran 8th Army Ranger Company where he received a purple heart , after being shot 4 times in the stomach and one in the arm. He was 21 years old. He also received a Good Conduct Medal with three loops, a National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, an Army Commendation Medal, an Expert Badge for the missile and carbine, and a Sharp Shooter badge for the Rifle M-14.. He arrived at Camp Hanford in 1953, working on the NIKE Missile base, where he was a radar specialist. He met the love of his life, Dee Dee Diane Delsing and they were married in May of 1954 and spent 48 years together. His service took them to Okinawa and Texas before settling back in Richland in 1968, after 20 years of service. He worked for JA Jones in the 300 Area, and later worked for Foley,Wismer, and Becker as an Electrical Inspector, at WPPSS 1 & 4. He job-shopped as an Electrical Inspector at numerous Nuclear Reactors around the country before retiring in 1992. He was raised Catholic, he had a lifetime membership to the Disabled Veterans Association, he also belonged to the VFW and played golf at the West Richland Golf Course, where he had many special friends, especially Fran Rish, who faithfully picked him up every day to play after he suffered a stroke and could not drive anymore. He is survived by his loving wife, Dee Dee, and three children. Son- Steve Weinburg and wife Shirley, daughter-Cynthia Belew and Patrick Linn, daughter-Dede Thorne and husband Steve, Mother-in-law Marie Delsing and former son-in-law Brian Belew. Grandchildren- Shan and Kellen Belew , Casey Weinburg, Kylee, Nicole, and Dana Thorne. Sister-Glady Tedford and husband Ernie, brother-Georgey and many loving relatives, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 9 brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held Sat. Sept 21st at 2 pm at Einan’s Funeral Home on the by-pass hi-way in Richland, burial will follow at the Veterans section of the cemetery. Viewing will be Thurs. from 9 to 5 pm and Fri from 4 to 8 pm. A celebration of his life will be held at the VFW in Richland on Sat after the service. Memorial Contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to Disabled Veterans Association. Tom was a man of little words but his actions spoke in volumes. He will forever be remembered for his generous spirit and Integrity. He was truly honored to have served his country in the fight for freedom.