Thomas A. Miller |
Posted 2014-10-24 by mhenderson |
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - Thomas A. Miller, 86, passed away at home Oct. 19, 2014. Tom was born Sept. 16, 1928 in Pomona, Kan. to Thomas and Doris Miller. He joined the Air Force at the age of 19. Thomas spent 22 years serving his country, until retiring in 1974. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Jean Brenner. From this marriage, two children were born. The family enjoyed the many places the military took them, especially Europe in 1961. Tom had such a love for life and people. He never met a stranger and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He enjoyed selling his wares at the Havasu Swap Meet for 28 years and being a member of the Coin Club and Havasu Classic Car Club. Tom enjoyed weekly excursions on the “Dream Catcher” across the water. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Jean, of 50 years; a sister, “Dee” McFadden, mother, father, stepfather, a grandson, two great- granddaughters and special son-in-law, Tom Corum. Tom is survived by son, Steve; daughter, Sandy Corum; three grandchildren, Mike Miller, Crystal Corum, Brian Corum; two step- grandchildren, Jerry and Amy; eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, his special companion, “Dollie”, of 14 years; and too many special friends to mention. The family wishes to thank Tom’s friends for their love and support during Tom’s illness. A special thanks to the wonderful staff of Beacon of Hope Hospice of Lake Havasu City. A celebration of Tom’s life will be at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home Chapel 21 Riviera Blvd., Lake Havasu City. A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today. Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Chapel, followed by a burial with full military honors at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Tom’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. See Also: Find A Grave |
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