It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Thomas James Balog, at the age of 82, with his wife by his side, in the late hours of the night on Friday, October 1, 2021.

“Unforgettable in every way, and Forevermore that’s how you’ll stay”

Tom was born March 5, 1939, in Price, Utah, to Aloysius Michael Balog and Emma Alvey Balog. He joined the US Air Force at the age of 18, where he served for three years. He then worked in the F-16 Department as a Civil Engineer at Hill Air Force Base.

He married the love of his life, Verna Reed, September 23, 1959. The two recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Tom and Verna had two children, John Craig Balog and Lisa Kaye Balog.

He enjoyed fishing, camping and metal detecting.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Verna; son, John Craig Balog (Lisa Ann); granddaughters, Madeline Kay Maldonado and Megan Lizan Poulson (Stephen Mathew); and three great-grandchildren: Mila McKay Pitayo; and Evelyn Rose and Ezra Jack Poulson. Also survived by three brothers: Mike, Kent, and Gary Balog. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius (Al) and Emma Balog; his, daughter Lisa; and his sister, Barbara.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Veterans Home (Wing 200) in Payson, Utah, for all the loving care Tom received.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until Noon, at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside service for Tom at 12:30 p.m. at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.