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Thomas Lamm Obituary
52, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away January 13, 2010. Thomas was born in Ashtabula, OH and moved to Arizona in 1960. He had a creative eye from the day he was born and took pride in his work, always finding ways to incorporate his artistic abilities. Tom loved to cook, skydive and boating at the lakes. Survivors include his son Christopher Lamm, parents David and Janet Lamm, siblings Kathleen Brown, Julie Smith, & Michael Lamm, and nephew Matthew Smith. Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne Dr. in Mesa. Tom, we will miss you so much.
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Little sister Julie
January 13, 2025
Hi Tommy...15 years since you left. DATELINE just ran a show today & it was based in Ashtabula; so I know this is a sign from you; like I asked you to send me. Your so precious to me; i miss you incredibly. I pray that your with dad.
Forever loving you
Your little sister Julie
Julie Lamm
January 31, 2023
Thinking of you & yet another year has passed & I am still missing you. I still see you name everywhere I drive: on street signs on tv shows & a huge sign on the back of the truck saying THOMAS. Last night on tv it was Tommy, that´s what I used to called you. I want to thank everyone for your kind words about Tommy & whoever is keeping his memory alive. Thank you. Tom was always kind to me being his little sister, he used to allow me to drive his 73´ royal blue Nova to Mesa High school in the morning, then I would drive back to pick him up for his late senior architect class. Yes he was already drawing up numerous blue prints in high school. Insanely talented. With love Julie Lamm xo
Mr Bill
January 13, 2023
Never forgotten.
Mr Bill & Deb Minnich
January 15, 2022
Forever young you'll stay. 5/4/21, Newt joined you. May the two of you fly free.
Julie Lamm
January 13, 2022
Beautiful Tommy,
Stopping in once again on the anniversary of your passing. I´m missing you terribly, and I am certain that dad is now with you. Hold tight to each other, give dad my LOVE, as it is extremely difficult of his passing.
Forever in my
Xoxo Your Lil sister
Julie Smith
January 15, 2021
Close to my ❤, still missing you, thinking of you. I’m sure they are keeping you busy up there with your super handy skills. I see your name everywhere I go, therefore that must be a sign. Tom taught me how to play racket ball, It took me with all my force to try and beat him...I don’t think I ever did. We played a mean game, he would tell me to stop picking up the ball, and just hit it. Love you ...come and visit ♀ Love lil sister Julie Lamm
Mr Bill & Deb Minnich
January 15, 2020
Remembering you and keeping your memory alive. Laughing when we talk of all the shenanigan's. Ten years ... how can that be possible?!
Tom Phillips
February 25, 2012
Blue Skies old friend
Julie Lamm
February 2, 2012
Hi Tom..Its been 2 years since you left us. I miss you so bad. I pray that your doing fine. Come back and see me, let me know if your doing ok. Love you terribly and miss you extremely.Love your lil sister Juliexo
Lil Sis: Julie Lamm
November 17, 2011
Hi Tom: Yesterday I had to put Krystal to rest. Very sad day. I pray she is with you and Jasper and Harley and Aunt Marie. Love you and miss you soooo much. Please take care.
Ur Lil Sister:Julie Lamm
September 28, 2011
Hi Tommy: Wishing you a Happy 54th Birthday. Wondering where you are at, come visit me. WE All Miss YOU, and I mean REALLY BaDDD. I hope someone makes your fav dessert: chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Take care my big brother....till I see you. love,juliexoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
June 3, 2011
I just want family to know that I too miss Thomas, only knew him for about 4 years, but so enjoyed him. His knowledge and talents and stories.... kind and willing spirit... and great food! So sad a loss for all of us. Tiffany
February 7, 2010
Rest in peace with Jasper, thanks for being there for me, my friend.
Always, Colleen
Toni Valocchi
February 5, 2010
Rest in peace Tommy. Your cousin Toni..
julie little sister :} lamm
February 2, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Gregory Robertson
February 2, 2010
I lived with Tom for two years during the early 1980’s. He was the best roommate and friend I had then. He was always there with a friendly smile. Though we drifted apart after I left Phoenix, I will always remember him.
January 21, 2010
Good bye Tom. I miss you. Love, Bev
Debi Alexander
January 20, 2010
I want you to know how badly I wanted to be there today! Tom and I became friends quickly and easily. He made it easy with the comfortable, caring and gentle way about him. I will cherish my memories of our conversations and our time together. He will continue to live in my heart forever. To the Lamm family, words can not express my sorrow. I pray you find comfort in all those who loved Tom, now and in the days ahead.As well as from the love of each other. And that all your precious memories give you strength to get you through this terrible time. You will continue to remain in all my thoughts and prayers. I miss you Kath! God Bless all of you.
Bob and Donna Dundas
January 20, 2010
I remember Skydiving and Camping with Tom at Milk Ranch Point and weekends at the DZ. We lived an adventure a few moments at at time more intense than anything else life has. Thanks Tom for the vivid memories that are a part of us all.
January 20, 2010
I will always treasure the happy memories of family "get-togethers" with Tom and the rest of our families. Tom always had great stories to tell about his adventures - especially his sky diving!
Tom, you are missed already! Peace be with you.
Uncle Bob
Matt Smith
January 20, 2010
I'm really missin ya Uncle Tom... my thoughts and prayers are with you... always and forever :)
Laurie Parkhurst
January 19, 2010
I did not know Thomas Personally but I am a friend of his sister Kathleen's... I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy towards the whole family... rest asure Thomas is always with you every day....sending loving thoughts and prayer your way...
I shed tears for you all... Laurie
Ms Dale Kadon
January 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Brown-Lamm
January 19, 2010
Tom was a sharp dressed man, full smiles and high jinx, he hugged with care and loved his Cabernet....and I loved drinking it with him! What an artistic flair he gave to my home and so many others w/his beautiful craftsmanship.
He loved his best dog friend, Jasper so much, now they'll be romping together again.
He'll always be in my heart & memories of our good times will be cherished forever. I love you Tom & I'm praying for you dude. With oceans of love, I'll see you on the other side. Be at peace, your sis, Kathleen Ann Marie xo
Kathleen Brown-Lamm
January 19, 2010
Tom and I have been close since we were young, having so many things in common. We took art classes together, played terrific & competitive racquetball games, worked in the food & bev industry,traveled in nature, boating on Lake Powell & Saguaro for extreme, gourmet picnics, skiing & swimming. We loved to cook together, eat & I'll miss watching movies w/you Tom. I love you so much. Be at peace & hear me talking to you my brother, know that I'm praying for you dude, see you on the other side, love, Kath x
Francine Ishmael
January 19, 2010
A wonderful, fun loving person. You will always have a special place in the hearts of all who knew you. Tom you will be deeply missed.
Bill & Deb Minnich
January 19, 2010
Blue Skies Tom,
You will be missed
"Mr Bill" & Deb Minnich
January 19, 2010
My heart is with the Lamm family. My you all share fond memories of Tom and give strength to one another. My prayers are with you.
Penny Shapiro Swanson
Penny Shapiro-Swanson
January 19, 2010
My heart is with the Lamm family. My you all share fond memories of Tom and give strength to one another. My prayers are with you.
Penny Shapiro Swanson
January 19, 2010
We have known Dave and Janet Lamm and family since i962 and our children and their children played and went to school and church together our prayers are with the family on the lost of tom and we will be support for them Ken Barb Ehle and family
January 19, 2010
We have known Dave and Janet Lamm and family since i962 and our children and their children played and went to school and church together our prayers are with the family on the lost of tom and we will be support for them Ken Barb and family
Sylvia Nelson
January 19, 2010
My favorite memory of your Brother Tom was when he always tried to keep his dog out my living room, and that dog listen to. Tom was a good friend of ours. Just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Let his good memories play over and over again in your heart.
He will always be rememebered.
Dwight and Sylvia Nelson from 44th Street
Julie-little sister:} Lamm-Smith
January 19, 2010
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)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Debi Alexander
January 19, 2010
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And, that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. You will continue to live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my dear friend.
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