MAGANN, Thomas Leroy (Tom)

Mohave Valley Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from July 6 to July 13, 2014 - Thomas Leroy Magann, age 65, a 37-year resident of Bullhead City, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was born on February 22, 1949. He is remembered by his family and friends as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son and husband. He grew up in Bonsall, Calif. and went to high school in Fallbrook, Calif. Tom was Homecoming Prince for his senior year of football, loved to surf and remained close to many of his high school teammates and school mates throughout his adult life. Tom served our country in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Constellation CV 64 during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. His reputation in construction ranged from Calif., Nev., Texas, and Ariz. He moved to Bullhead City, Ariz. in 1977. He worked during the 1970s and 1980s building many of the Casino's in Laughlin. His passions included off road dune buggy racing and woodworking. Tom never knew a stranger and would offer assistance to anyone in need. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey; daughter, Amie; sisters, Sharon and Linda; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, all who loved him dearly and who he loved equally as much. We are comforted that he now joins his wife Cyndy and his parents Juanita and Bill in Heaven. His family would like to thank his dear friend and caregiver Roger, caregivers Kari and Holly, all the wonderful angels at Hospice Compasses, including Kit, Michelle, Cindi and Dr. Sutera, as well as his physicians and nurses at WRMC, River Gardens and The Legacy.