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Thomas Howard Achen

Posted 2021-12-27 by mhenderson
Published by Yuma Sun on Dec. 26, 2021 -
Yuma, Arizona -

Thomas Howard Achen, 66, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at
Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, Arizona due to complications of
COVID-19.

Thomas was born January 18, 1955 in Artesia, New Mexico to Howard &
Lilian.

He graduated Yuma High School in 1973. Then he transitioned directly
into the construction trade, where he spent the next 40 years building
large projects like apartments and condos.

His most important achievement in life was being able to be of service
to other alcoholics for 28 years. All of his family is so proud of him
for that. He lived a grateful life. Tom gave his life to Jesus many
years ago and got to enjoy the fruits of that relationship with others.
Tom would say that was his greatest accomplishment.

He is survived by his children; Howard Marce Achen (Jennifer June Achen)
and Thomas Andrew Timothy Achen, his grandchildren; Makyla, Mckenzie,
Athen, Faith, and Ella, his brothers; John Achen and Sanders Achen and
sister; Gay Thrower, along with many nieces, nephews, family and
friends.

Thomas preceded in death by his parents; Howard Mauk Achen and Lilian
Lucille Achen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from
3pm to 7pm at Church of the Epiphany, 2222 S. Price Road in Tempe,
Arizona 85282.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun






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