MCCOLLUM -- TOMMY ROBERT Age 64, died May 27, 2012 suddenly and unexpectedly. Tom was born in Albuquerque, NM to Dale and Myrene McCollum (Mimi) who preceded him in death along with sisters Diane Bujol, Marian Miller, and brother Jim McCollum. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara McCollum; his children, Travis McCollum and wife, Melissa, Tiffany Tesinsky and husband, Justin, Bryan McCollum and wife, Whitney; step-children David Fiorillo and wife, Stacey, Peter Fiorillo and wife, Caroline; grandchildren, Siena and Hudson Tesinsky, Declyn McCollum; step-grandchildren, Benjamin and Claire Fiorillo, Alex, Abby, and Auggie Fiorillo; brothers, John McCollum and wife, Carala, and Michael McCollum; and also several nieces and nephews. Tom was an avid swimmer who graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM, and swam for Adams State in Alamosa, CO before transferring to the University of New Mexico where he also coached swimming at Highland High School. Tom obtained a Masters degree of Architecture from the University of New Mexico. He practiced architecture in Phoenix, Arizona and then he moved to Ridgecrest, CA where he was the chief engineer in charge of construction for the Navy. There he raised his children and completed his Civil Service career before retiring to Austin, TX. Tom was a devoted father with a passionate flare for life and was dearly treasured for his love and commitment to his family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 5226 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749.