Thomas Altstatt

Thomas Altstatt, 72, died on March 22, 2019 of heart failure in his home in Overgaarrd, AZ. He was born June 22, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Harold & Kathlene Altstatt.

Thomas graduated from North High in Phoenix, the class of 1964. Following graduation Thomas joined the Air Force and served from 1965-1967 in the Vietnam War. After serving in the Air Force, in October of 1967, Thomas wed his sweetheart Judy Smalley, in Yuma, AZ. They celebrated over 50 years of wedded bliss. Thomas was a loyal member of the American Legion Post 86. He was promoted to Post Commander in 2008 and served as such for all of 2008 & 2009.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife Judy, three daughters: Brenda Clayton, Donna Colley, & Sabrina Baldwin, and a Son, Jared Altstatt. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 6 great – grandchildren.

Thomas was laid to rest in Cave Creek, Arizona.

“Bumps In The Road”

It was on a Sunday Morning about Fifty-Two years ago.

I woke up to find you visiting with my Daddy. Just like two great pals. Then I learned, you came to ask for my hand.

He gave us his blessing.

Life together we began.

We walked this world together. You and me and the little family we began.

Through the hard times you always told me, “It’s just bumps in the road.”

But Honey now it’s a great big boulder I’m facing without you.

I just wish I could go back to that Sunday morning and start life again with you.

By Judy Altstatt for My Special Husband.

Some day I’ll see you again.