MCLAUGHLIN, Thomas (Tom)

Owens Livingston Mortuary, Show Low, Arizona Thomas McLaughlin January 29, 1949 - March 1, 2014 Thomas “Tom” McLaughlin, of Pinedale, Navajo County, Arizona went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2014 at his home in Pinedale. He was 65. Tom was born to his parents, Thomas F. and Violet (Moller) McLaughlin on January 29, 1949 in New York, Queens, New York. Tom was a “Kiddy Cruiser” having enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 16. He served 2 tours in the Vietnam War as a Specialty Officer before his honorable discharge. Following his time in the service Tom returned to Pinedale, Arizona in 1983 where he settled his deep roots. Tom successfully owned and operated Canyon State Builders in Pinedale serving the entire White Mountains. He had an amazing intelligence in math, which made him the envy of others. He taught many young men, some untrainable, the value of a good trade so that they would be able to provide a great life for their families. Tom had a strong foundation for his family and was the pillar for all of them. He loved family get-togethers and especially enjoyed the many barbecues they enjoyed together. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love of fishing. Tom was a very helping individual who would give you the shirt off his back. He was a member of The Church of Nazarene in Show Low and had an immense love for the Lord. A wonderful man he will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Jayne McLaughlin of Pinedale, Arizona; children, Mike (Peggy) Robinette of West Cliffe, Colorado, Mark (Debbie) Robinette of Show Low, Arizona, George (Traci) Robinette of Aurora, Colorado, Marne (Michael) Mariscal of Show Low, Arizona, Greg Robinette of Pinedale, Arizona; grandchildren, Paul (Becki) and Melissa Robinette of Centennial, Colorado, Sunshine Brewer and Chance Mariscal of Show Low, Arizona, Joshua and Samantha Robinette of Centennial, Colorado; several great-grandchildren; mother, Violet (Paul) Reich of Peconic, Long Island; siblings, Randi, Sharon, Scott and Stacy McLaughlin all of Peconic, Long Island; several nieces and nephews as well as 1 great-niece and 2 great-nephews He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas F. McLaughlin. A visitation will held from 4:00-6:00PM Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Owens Livingston Mortuary~White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th St., Show Low, Arizona and one hour prior to the services. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Owens Livingston Mortuary~White Mountain Chapel with the interment to follow in the Pinedale Cemetery in Pinedale, Arizona.