Thomas R. Heitschmidt

Thomas Heitschmidt Obituary

Thomas R. HEITSCHMIDT Tom was born on June 2, 1952 in Seattle, WA. Most recently, Tom worked as a barista at many Starbucks locations. Tom was preceded in death by his mother and father Charles and Shirley Heitschmidt. He is survived by his two aunts; Lynda Ross (John) and Louise Payne (Tim); uncle, Bill Heitschmidt; many cousins and his best friend, Tim Johnson. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 6701 30th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA (206) 930-0050. Tom will be greatly missed.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Heitschmidt

7 Entries

Michelle Dightman

April 18, 2009

From a West Seattle Starbuck's customer...
Loved Tom!! The guy was just so effervescent! I can't say that I ever saw him cranky or complain about anything in the zillions of times (every morning for years) he greeted me in Starbucks. We loved him so much that we had to make a couple of trips to the downtown Starbucks just to see him after he left the West Seattle store. What a great example he was. I like to think that God thought "you know, Tom has done his job on earth, I need him up here now"! Well done, Tom.

April 14, 2009

I worked with Tom at the Admiral Starbucks 5-6 years ago and just found out today of his passing. He was extremely enjoyable to work with and you needed a sense of humor when we both arrived there many times at 4am to prepare to open! He was a genuinely nice person and I was quite happy when we were scheduled on the same shift because I knew there would be lots of laughs. He often spoke to me fondly of his parents and his 'aunties'.
My sincere condolences to his family.

Jan Smith

April 8, 2009

I worked with Tom at the Admiral store. I remember his great sense of humor.I missed him when he left our store to go downtown. He is in a better place now and in good health. Mo more worries over that.
To Tom's family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
carmen munoz (West Seattle, WA)

Louise & Tim Payne

April 7, 2009

From dancing to “PARTY Doll, jumping on your bed, to Lynda and I scaring you and all of us laughing, we are already missing you desperately. Your personality and great sense of humor, like your mom’s was loved and appreciated by all who your life touched.
We love you and are sure you are in the arms of angels with your mom and dad.
I love you, and you will be in my heart for ever.
Louise

Dave Hastings

April 7, 2009

I knew Tom since high school and lived across the street from him in West Seattle a few years back. Tom would be out practicing chip shots in his yard or on the parking strip. We'd talk and cover a myriad of subjects. I always wanted to clean his place up a little, but there was a system there, it was great to see it in action. A place for everything and everything all over the place.
He was the genuine article; always cared for others through word and deed. Constant good humor and good guy, that was Tommy. Lots of time to improve your game now.

Scott and Leslie Roswell

April 6, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Julie Metteer

April 5, 2009

My cousin Tom...
Imagine my surprise today when I found your obituary in the Times - and my sadness at losing you twice. It is a reminder of how precious life is - and that each moment here is a gift. God has you now in his infinite love, and you are forever in my memory.

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