Thomas Merchant Obituary

THOMAS LEE MERCHANT Thomas Lee Merchant passed to his new life with Jesus at age of 75. He was born in Oregon, spent most of his life in California, primarily in the Mojave Desert. He was employed as a teacher for 30 years by the Barstow Unified School District. He is survived by Jean Merchant, spouse; Thomas Andrew Merchant, son; and step-children, Wayne and Kathy Blevins, William Blevins, Monte Blevins and Janice and Robert Miller. He was blessed with 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Grace Bible Church, 27083 Strawberry Lane, Helendale, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Gideon International, PO Box 471, Helendale, CA 92342. Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Updated service information and a on line guest book are available at sunsethills.cc

Published by Daily Press from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2013.
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Jean and family, you are in out thoughts and prayers. We have so many fond memories of Tom and the times we had together. He was one of a kind and we are going to miss him.

Jim & Lucy

Jim & Lucy McCoy

January 24, 2013

To conitnue the previous message referenciing Barstow Community Players, we want you to know we are here for you, and wish for you to have peace and hope during these difficult days. Joel and Marie Reeves

January 16, 2013

Jeanne, we remember with fondness our experiences with Tom as a member of Barstow Community Players. He had a part in one of the plays, someone asked him how he learned his lines so quickly. His response, in that laconic voice of his was: " Oh, I learned them driving to work (Barstow Schools)". "Really, how would one do that?" "Oh, there wasn't much traffic, so I could read them while I drove, and it was easy...". We love you, and pray that you will find peace and hope in this difficult time.

January 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We have so many memories of Jeanne and Tom and all the time our families spent together. With love, the Lyons, Welshes and Annie Boudreaux

January 12, 2013

I've been a teacher at Helendale Elementary for the past 18 years and had the extreme pleasure of meeting Tom and witnessing his immense kind and caring attitude and his generous spirit. He would come by our school from time to time and donate his treasured teaching resources to anyone who could use them. As kindred teaching spirits, it was a great feeling to share a part of his life that was so dear to him. Thank you, Tom. You will be missed!

Lucie Papia

January 11, 2013

Mr. Merchant was my 6th grade teacher at Skyline North in 1984. I have great memories of his class and him teaching us to be creative and think outside the box. Thank you for sharing your gift of teaching.

Ruth Ann Shefchik-Swartwood

January 11, 2013

Mr Merchant was a very kind man, I felt very blessed for the brief time I knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family, He will be missed. Missy, HDHI

January 10, 2013

Tom was a gentle spirited and wonderful teacher. He was a reminder of all we can try to be. God bless Tom and his family.

Mary Bilsborough

January 9, 2013

Frank and Sharon Deal

January 8, 2013

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