SEAMANS, Thomas James

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted on Monday, March 9, 2015 - With much love, tears, laughter and fond memories shared, Thomas “Tom” James Seamans’ family let him leave this world to finish his coffee on his patio, do his crossword puzzles and have that last morning donut. He leaves his wife and best friend of 33 years, Shirley Seamans; his cherished sons, Kevin (Monaca), Christian (Heather), and Jonathan (Sarah); beloved grandchildren, Spencer, Laurissa, Lauren, Alison, and Kason; loyal dogs, Tillie and Angie; brothers, Don (Jenny) of Denver, and Rick (Eileen); Shirley's parents Annie and Paul Mayo, sister Terri (Ron) Patrick, nieces Amanda (Chris) Cardiel, and Bethany Richardson, nephew, Joey Patrick. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Seamans and Grace (Seamans) Reed, and his sister, MaryLynn Richardson. Tom passed away at home with family nearby at 66 years of age Feb. 25, 2015 in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Arthur Lee and Grace Agnes Seamans in Alhambra, April 13, 1948. Thomas was wed to Shirley in March 1982 in Claremont, Calif. Tom grew up in Glendora, Calif. He graduated from Glendora High School and attended Los Angeles City College. He served his country in the Marine Corps. He resided in Glendale, Calif. before moving to Lake Havasu City, 16 years ago. He was the president of Beemak Plastics, Inc. in Gardena, Calif. He enjoyed fishing (both freshwater and deep- sea), hunting, boating (on the "Lucky Six" and "Don't Tell Mama"), reading and had a real flair for cooking. He was a member of the Rotary in Los Angeles, as well as the Elks. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life near his birth date, April 11, on his beloved patio. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Seamans family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.