In May, 2014, Troy learned that he had cancer of the kidney with lesions on his liver. In an effort to encourage Troy to build up his strength, his Dad and Tina visited him for a week and month respectively.  He was on chemotherapy for a short time when his body became weak and the chemo was discontinued.  His dad was able to say one final goodbye the end of August.  Then his Mom and sister, Tara visited in September.  Sadly, Troy passed one day after his mom and sister returned to the United States.  We will long miss his wonderful smile and generous spirit.

He met Lisa on line while working in the United States.  Then he moved to Australia where they married.  During his time in Australia he worked in the social service area.  He worked with disinfranchised childred, and was a very positive role model, impacting their lives in many ways.  In 2008, his Mom and Tina visited him after he had been hospitalized earlier for blood clots.  In 2012, his Dad and Judy visited him and vacationed in Solano near Melbourne.

Troy lived and worked in Fresno. Married Heather and later divorced.  Then, he started working for Vitamix where his dad has worked for many years.  Sometimes he worked with his dad and othertimes with many members of the Vitamix family.  Troy is remembered at all of the fairs, home shows, and Costcos.

In 1980, Troy became part of another family that included a stepmom, Judy, and three stepbrothers - John, Kevin, and Jim. He lived with his dad for a while and then moved back with his mom. 

Over the years, he blossomed, grew strong, and always had a smile.  He played baseball, soccer, and enjoyed life with his mom and dad and two sisters, Tina and Tara.  The family settled in Fresno, California

Troy was born on February 26, 1967 in Pomona, California.  He was so tiny when he developed a tumor resulting in removal of one of his kidneys.  He had radiation and chemotherapy and became cancer-free.