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Thomas Reese Obituary
09/27/1988 - 04/24/2013
Thomas (Tommy) James Reese Jr., born on September 27, 1988 in Anaheim Calif., raised in Colfax, passed away on the evening of April 24, 2013.
He Attended Colfax High School, graduated in 2007, loved the outdoors, and often shared beautiful nature photos that he captured. He was adventurous, athletic and loved things that would take him fast and furious, such as BMX biking and fast cars. He played soccer and performed some martial arts. His career lead him mostly into construction, as he loved to work outdoors. During his career he built Sutter Memorial Hospital in Burlingame, Calif.
At rest with his grandfather, Von Needham and survived by his mother, Rebecca Needham of Colfax; father, Thomas Reese Sr. of Alabama; step-father, Gordon Stewart; grandmother, Eleanor Needham of Colfax; uncles and aunts: Patrick Needham of Colfax, Ron and Tracy Needham of San Jose, Rick and Laura Needham of San Jose; several cousins and numerous friends; grandparents, Paul and Nancy Reese; and numerous family members in Florida.
Tommy will be remembered by many for his fun nature and contagious smile.
"Tommy you are my beloved Son, you will be cherished in my heart forever!" Love Mom
Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Noon, Parkside Church, 3885 Richardson Dr. Auburn.
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August 25, 2013
Tommy, may you be at peace. We will never forget you and that beautiful smile. Our hearts are broken. Heaven has another beautiful Angel.
Bryan & Kathy West
Tammie Shafer
May 31, 2013
Rebecca&Eleanor To you & yours in sympathy. I want to send heartfelt thoughts to you all. Nothing could be harder. Blessings to all.
Catherine Needham
May 31, 2013
Tommy I miss you very much. You will be deeply missed. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. Keep sean and grandpa company. And look down on all of us here but especially your mom. We all miss you loads and you will always be remembered Tommy.
May 31, 2013
To the entire Needham/Reese families, our deepest condolences go out to you all. Tommy was a big part of our lives these past 4 years, we loved him dearly. We have lots of great memories and he'll always be in our hearts. Peace you all. Barbara, Sarah and Chris Gabel
Thomas Reese
May 30, 2013
Son, you were and always will be in my heart. The kind words spoken about you reflect the young man you grew into. Heaven just became brighter with your smile. I know we'll all see it again.
Love, Dad
Thank you everyone for the prayers and support.
sarah coursey
May 29, 2013
Tommy I was looking forward to spending more time with you .. Camping, bbq'ing, days at the lake just getting to know you better but I was especially looking forward to you walking down the isle with Cj and I on our wedding day .. I still can't believe you are gone and my heart still aches but I know you are at peace, pain free and you are looking down on all of us as our angel .. I miss and love you Tommy may you rest in paradise
Robert Bochel
May 29, 2013
Tommy,
You were a great guy easy to talk to and just cool to be round. I'm glad we had that last camping trip with you just wish for more time
Jessica Baker
May 29, 2013
Tommy, I think about you all the time. Words can't express how I feel by you leaving! But I know you are watching out for me and I know I need to live my life to the fullest!! I miss you dearly!! And my heart goes out to Becky and the rest of your family!! Thank you so much for coming back in to my life for the time we had!!!
Nick Oliver
May 29, 2013
Miss you brother! I hope you're finally in a happy place. There's not a day that goes by, that we don't think about you. See you again someday my friend.
Aric Deetz
May 29, 2013
Tommy,
You were like a son, kid brother, and a good friend to me. I miss you bro.
Christopher Needham
May 28, 2013
Requiescate di Pace cousin, you will be missed. Gonna miss your company.
Rick & Laura Needham
May 28, 2013
We will miss you forever, Tommy. You were kind and polite and loving. A truly amazing nephew!
nick needham
May 28, 2013
Tommy
We all love and miss you as you have left us too soon. Keep grandpa and sean company, and continue to watch over your mother.
Nathan
May 28, 2013
It's difficult to break the silence after hearing about the loss of a remarkable young man. Unfortunately we never met, but I have heard so much about you and how you made such a positive impact in my best friends life. Really wish I could have met you.. I pray for all of those dealing with this loss, especially to the family and those closest to him. God Bless.
Hannah LaBudde
May 28, 2013
Tommy, words can't say how much you are missed. I think about you every day and I know you are in a better place. Please keep watch over us down here.
Becky (Mama), I love you so very much and I am so glad we can lean on each other during this time. Thank you so much for being there and for being my rock. You have really helped me and I hope I have helped you too.
I love you with all my heart!
May 27, 2013
Tommy, I can only hope and pray you are at peace now. God will take care of you.
I hope you and Sean are together and that you are both with Grandpa.
I miss you and having your help. I cherish the little time we did have together. I have lots of memories when you were growing up but to lose you at such a young age is heartbreaking.
One of these days we will all be together again.
I love you and miss you.
Grandma Needham
May 6, 2013
Dear Becky,
It has been years since we were in touch with you but Sheryl, Karen and I are so sorry to hear about your son. We send all of our Rainbow Love. You may remember that the lesson of Immortality tells us "it regards not youth, nor youth's ambitions." May your beloved son rest in peace.
The Breuer Family
May 5, 2013
To my wonderful son. You were and are the love of my life. I miss you so much. That wonderful smile and laugh. You touched so many lives. You will be missed by all. Not just your father, mom and stepdad Gordon. We all love you and miss you!! Take care of your grandpa, Sean, great grandmothers and great granddad!! Let them know we love and miss them. You are in good hands. God will take care of you now. I love you mommy
Sarah Ballenger
May 4, 2013
My heart goes out to this family for the loss of such a bright & wonderful person. Tommy was a hard-working young man with an amazing heart & a smile that could make anyone's day. To lose Sean & now to lose you at such a young age breaks my heart. I pray that you have found each other again, and I will always cherish the time that we all spent together as such good friends.
Brett & Diane Sunken
May 3, 2013
My heart breaks to lose, yet another, young member of this family. We are blessed to have shared this life on Earth with you, and Heaven is an even better place now that you are there!
Dainer Bailey
May 3, 2013
Becky and Family,
Sorry we couldn't be there. Please take some comfort in knowing that Tommy is with God.
Dainer and Candice Bailey and Family
yvette petrowicz
May 3, 2013
Tommy
you will be missed so much you had a smile that lit up any room . i pray you RIP and i send prayers to the Needham family during this time. you were like a son to me and it's heart breaking you had to go so soon, i pray you and Sean are together . love Yvette Petrowicz and family
Jennifer Katz
May 3, 2013
My heart is heavy for the Needham family, especially my dear friend Becky. I love you. Peace be with you and Tom at this very difficult time.
Richard Davis Sr
May 3, 2013
God Speed Tommy ... You are very missed by all ... God Bless , Richard Davis Sr
Caitlin G
May 3, 2013
Rest in peace Tommy. Such a tragedy. Keep Sean company. God bless the Needham family in these times of such sorrow.
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