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Thomas Boertman Obituary

Thomas Joseph Boertman, 54, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away October 27, 2004. He was born on May 29, 1950 to Lee and Loraine Boertman in Muskegon, Michigan. Tom was a sales manager for Luxor Custom Homes in Scottsdale and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Scottsdale. He was a teacher for marriage preparation classes at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Tom was an avid sports fan and was active in little league. He coached many baseball and basketball teams. He was a volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels and was named a Scottsdale Community Hero. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee; brother, Paul and sister LeaAnne. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Rosemary Boertman of Scottsdale; treasured children, Alyssa, Brianna, Dustin; mother, Loraine of Muskegon, MI; sisters, Mary (Mike) Stefon of Scottsdale, Joanne (Gordon) Torreson of Muskegon, MI, Dolores (Robert) Dwight of Scottsdale, Marci Powers of Novi, MI, Rita Boertman of Muskegon, MI; brothers, David (Marge) Boertman of Muskegon, MI, Mark (Char) Boertman of Muskegon, MI, Timothy (Lynda) Boertman of Muskegon, MI; sisters-in-law, Patsy (Danny) Garcia of Mesa, Kathy (Jim) Saliba of Glendale; brothers-in-law, John (Mary) McKeever of Phoenix, Jim McKeever of Phoenix and 29 nieces and nephews. Tom also leaves behind his little dog, Theo and countless friends and colleagues especially his tennis buddies, Larry Lane and Bob Adler, and his life long friend Ted Brownell. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2004 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ from 6-8 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's honor to the St. Mary's Food Bank, 2841 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2004.

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bruce anderegg

November 12, 2024

Missing you Tom,......

Anne Meurer

November 23, 2004

Rosemary, Your loss is overwhelming and it's very hard to believe. The love you and Tom had for each other was a model and inspiration to all. I will always remember and cherish our 20+ years of friendship and laughter (retreats, Super Bowls, San Diego, desserts, etc. etc.) Tom will live forever in our hearts. I can't express my sadness and pain for your loss. God be with you,

Anne

Pam Davison (Reuss)

November 3, 2004

Boertman Family, we are so sorry to hear about Tom. While I haven't seen you personally for some time my parents have kept me up to date with the family. (although it seems like only yesterday I was babysitting a baby Dustin and Alyssa!). Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and we hope that all of your warm and wonderful memories of Tom will help ease some of the pain. Pam & Sandy Davison

Laurie Parmelee

November 1, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Tom's loved ones, both in Arizona and Michigan.



I remember Tom as a young man, about 19, helping my dad on his bread route one summer. I would wait for them to come home, which usually wasn't till 8pm. My mom would make dinner for both of them, and I would wait outside, by Tom's motorcycle, till he came out and started it up. He was bigger than life to me. I will always remember him that way.

Michael Lucas

November 1, 2004

Tom was my cousin and it's been far too many years since I've last seen him but he was part of my family and my heart goes out to him and to all those he left behind. It's hard to find adequate words at a time such as this but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

LISA ZOPPA

October 31, 2004

Dear Rosemary



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sudden tragedy. Please accept this prayer taken from Marianne Williamson's "Illuminata":



Dear God,

Please take the soul and spirit of this dear departed one into the sweetest corner of your mind, the most tender place in your heart, that he, and I, might be comforted.



For now he has gone, and I pray, dear God, for the strength to remember he has not gone far. For he is with you and shall remain so forever. He remains with me, for we are all in you together.

The cord that binds us one to another cannot be cut, surely not by death. For you, dear God have brought us together and we remain in ETERNAL connection.

THere is no power greater than you. Death is not your master, nor mine. These things I believe and ask my heart to register. I surrender to you my grief and my pain. Please take care of your servant, my dear Tom who has passed. And please dear lord, take care of me. AMEN



This prayer has helped me when loved ones have past and I hope it can be an encouragement to you also. Please take care of yourself Rosemary and know that many people are praying and thinking of you now. We are here if you need ANYTHING at all!!



Love Always

Lisa Zoppa and family

(401) 499 5053

Jeanne Lucas

October 30, 2004

My love and prayers are with you Rosemary, Alyssa, Dustin and Brianna. You are all in my thoughts.

Norman and Missy Assad

October 29, 2004

We were incredibly shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Tom Boertman. It is apparent from reading his obituary the number and quality of his contributions to the Scottsdale

Community, a Community that he loved dearly.

His extraordinary devotion to his wife Rosemary, and his children

go far to set an example for all of us.

Tom will be sorely missed by this family, particularly his warm laugh

and fine sense of humour.

Michelle Christie

October 29, 2004

To the Boertman Family,



I am so sorry to about the passing of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.



With Sympathy,



Michelle Christie

(ACFS)

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