Thomas Maynard (Tom) Rolfe |
| Posted 2014-12-21 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - Thomas Maynard Rolfe was born Nov. 20, 1940 to Maynard and Alice Rolfe in Ann Arbor, Mich. After complications following cancer surgery, Tom went to be in peace with our Lord, Dec. 7, 2014. Following his schooling, Tom joined the army and was stationed in Germany. After the service, he started his career in the automotive business with Volkswagen in Ann Arbor, continuing with them after he moved to Orange County, Calif. in 1970. In 1980, he married Ginny Pinelli and together they raised Ginny’s daughter, Susan. Tom was an exceptional stepdad. As members of the Long Beach Ski Club, they vacationed at Branson’s in Parker, then moved to Lake Havasu City. They owned Lake Havasu Auto Sales from 1986 to 1995. He was active in the Relics and Rods Club, Eagles and Elks. He then started with Bradley Chevrolet. The next chapter started when he met Candy Adragna. Their love of water and camping was the catalyst to move to Parker. They made a 5th-wheel trip for 90 days, covering 26 states. They married in 2007 at Fox’s Resort. Most Sundays were spent boating. Tom loved sports, especially, NASCAR. Dale Jr. was his pick, followed by anyone driving a Chevy. He was a customer-oriented salesman, becoming friends with everyone he contacted. The most quoted adjective for Tom was “kind” and all will sorely miss him. Preceding him in death are parents Alice and Maynard Rolfe. He is survived by his wife, Candy Adragna; step-daughter, Susan (Jeff) Harrah and their children Hannah, Zakary and Payden of St George, Utah; step- children, Keri (Robert) Logan with grandson Chase of Beaufort, S.C.; and Matthew Adragna of Lake Havasu City. A celebration of life will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Jan. 10 at Shugrue’s Bridgeview Room. In lieu of flowers, Tom had requested donations to the Cancer Society of Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Thomas’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. |
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