Thomas West |
| Posted 2017-02-09 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 <<< Thomas “Tom Cat” West, 56, of Lake Havasu City passed away on Jan. 24, 2017. He was born on July 25, 1960 to his parents, Early and Dena West, in Hawthorne, California. His family moved to Torrance, California from Hawthorne. In 1971, the family found their home in Lake Havasu City where Tom attended Lake Havasu Junior High and high school. It was when Tom was 11 years old, he discovered a deep love for the desert and an even deeper love of motorcycles. He attended Carlsbad Motorcycle School in California and continued to follow his dream. Tom won the state championship in 1984 (125 novice mod.). Tom was a free spirit and did not know or accept failure. When he set his mind on something, if one way didn’t work, another one would and he would get it done. Nothing less than perfection in his eyes was acceptable. Tom was a man of many talents, too many to name, but was well known for his ingenuity. He enjoyed traveling, camping, racing, and building machines and tools. He loved the Lord, his country, the great outdoors, people, and most of all, his family. Everyone was drawn to him. He was not materialistic, but generous with what was given to him. Tom married in 1981 and had three sons: Matthew, Adam, and Erik, all of Lake Havasu City. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Adam. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tom is survived by his parents, Early and Dena West; sons Matthew and Erik; sister Tammie West Dutton; grandson, Wade West and Gage Cooper; nephews Christopher and Jeremy Dutton. A celebration of Tom’s life is set for 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1605 S. McCulloch Blvd., followed by a reception. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the West family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. |
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