Thomas Anthony Geis

1933 - 2017

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd.

Phoenix, Arizona

Thomas Geis Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass for Thomas Anthony Geis
Start: 2017-02-18T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church

Geis, Thomas Anthony
Thomas Anthony Geis passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on January 31, 2017. "Tom" as everyone knew him was 83. He was born February 3, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. His family moved to Phoenix in 1949 where his father, Walter Geis stated they could play golf 365 days a year. Tom was a passionate golfer with a low handicap and 8 holes in ONE'S. A past member of Arizona Country Club and White Mountain Country Club, were places Tom always loved to be on the golf course. Married in 1954, for 62 years, to the love of his life Beverly, together they founded Geis Sales, Inc. He was a Manufacturing Rep. for an electrical sales company for over 30 years in Phoenix. He graduated from Arizona State College in Tempe in 1956. He is survived by his wife Beverly and three daughters Kimberly Geis, Jennifer Mattingly, husband George and Tamara Swanson, eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Their oldest daughter Cynthia Rawlings preceded Tom's passing in 2014. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 6261 N. Granite Reef Road, in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 15, 2017.

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Annie Luscher

February 8, 2021

I am truly glad the electrical industry had this man in its midst. He had a uplifting way about him that I and many others enjoyed.

Dave Roberts

March 20, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing (daughter Cindy, too). Tom & Bev were such good friends back in the 1950s (remember our marathon canasta games) I babysit Cindy, Kimmy & Tammy then (also Jack/Judy's kids). Tom & I water-skied at Canyon Lake and flew model airplanes (U-control stunt & combat) for fun. Tom also took me up in his (rental?) airplane and let me fly it from time to time. He helped me when I went off to college by giving me a drafting set, warm shirts and a heavy leather, wool-lined jacket. He was a wonderful friend! He & Bev even double-dated with me and a mutual friend once. My wife & I (married 55 years) live in Ohio now (son & grandchildren), but we lived in Arizona recently for 19 years. I notice there's a GEIS commercial developer in our neighborhood. Makes me wonder ............

February 5, 2019

Beverly & Family
I was the salesman for Geis Sales in the Tucson - El Paso territory in the mid to late 70's into the early 80"s. Geis Sales was my first real professional job and Tom taught me everything. And I most likely showed him how new salesmen needed to be trained. He was a mentor that I thought of often. I have been away from Arizona for a very long time, but was planning a visit and thought how great it would be to reconnect, ... sadly that will not happen. Please accept my most sincere condolences for you your loss.
Beverly, my wife and I still use the set of pots and pans that you gave us for our wedding.
Gary Muehlbauer

April 4, 2017

Tom and I became good friends during his tenure at Carol Cable when he was our rep. I have fond memories of visiting with Tom and his wife at his home with my wife and children many years ago.

Tom was a fine person.....one of the best in the industry! A class act!

Bob Snyder

Karen McWilliams

February 16, 2017

I was deeply sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good friend to Jack for so many years and he loved their golf outings all over the Valley and in the White Mts. I know Tom will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. God bless you.

michael jones

February 15, 2017

Tommy,
I will miss you always you have been my great
friend for over 55 years. When we met I was just
a dumb kid you were a great friend and mentor.
Way to many great memories to count in business,
and trips to Hawaii together. You will never be forgotten, but misses forever.

Debbie Engler

February 15, 2017

The Engler family was so blessed to have Tom and the rest of the Geis family as our neighbors growing up on Weldon. It was kind of a fairy tale!! Those were the good old days! This beautiful smile is the same one we saw everyday as we climbed trees or played hide and go seek in the neighborhood. I'll never forget him swooping me up after I fell off my bike scraping almost half my face off. I was so scared but he calmly and coolly carried me home to safety. Thank you for so many awesome memories.... Rest in Peace Tom!! See you in heaven..... Love you!!!!! XO

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