In Memoriam
Thomas John Nagle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday March 12, 2020, at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, then moved to California in 1967 and remained a dedicated Wolverine fan. He received his MBA from UCLA. He married Wilma “Willie” Ann in 1967 and they were partners for life, married for over 52 years. They have resided in Canyon Lake since 1977. Tom retired after a lengthy and successful career in engineering, working for McDonnell Douglas, TRW, Boeing and the FAA. Significant projects of his included aircraft cabin air quality and GPS. Tom had a passion for many hobbies. He was a corvette enthusiast, avid tournament water skier, and pilot. Tom enjoyed being a longtime member of the Canyon Lake Water Ski Club, as well as a former President. He was a charter member of the Corvettes of Temecula Valley. Tom was also a member of Vette Set and Aquia Creek Corvette Clubs. Tom and Willie raised 2 girls, Brandy and Jamie. Tom spent many years coaching them in soccer and fostering a love of water skiing.
Tom was preceded in death by his daughter Jamie Marie Nagle and is survived by his wife Wilma, daughter Brandy, son-in-law, and grandchildren Maddie and Jake.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Tom to the University of Michigan Alumni Association ‘Give Like a Victor Fund’ at https://leadersandbest.umich.edu/find/#!/alum/umaa.
