Dr. Thomas Eugene Amen
1939 - 2017
Dr. Thomas Eugene Amen
1939 - 2017
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BORN
1939
DIED
2017
Thomas Amen Obituary
July 12, 1939 - April 15, 2017
Surrounded by his loving family, Dr. Thomas E. Amen passed away quietly in Mission Viejo, CA on the morning of April 15, 2017. He was 77 years old.
Born and raised in San Bernardino, CA, Dr. Amen graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1964, and went on to open a number of successful practices in cities across Southern California, eventually settling in Mission Viejo, where he was the first optometrist in the city, and where he practiced continually for over 45 years.
In his private life, Dr. Amen was an avid golfer, cyclist, fisherman, sailor, snow-skier, and general fan of travel and the outdoors. However, Dr. Amen was most interested in people, and it is this quality above all others that has endeared him to so many. He was truly an exceptionally warm, friendly, funny, and engaging human being, and will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to call him husband, father, doctor and friend.
Dr. Amen is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Owena Amen; three adult children, Thomas Amen, Michael Amen and Julie Amen Stremel; and son-in-law, John Stremel. Dr. Amen also leaves behind numerous extended family members, and countless life-long friends and acquaintances.
Services will be private, but the family has asked that those wishing to express their appreciation for Dr. Amen's life and legacy do so by making a contribution in his name to PGA Junior League Golf.
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Cindy Casey
April 28, 2019
As I wrote 2'years ago, you are very missed Dr. Amen......and family! I truly felt like I was "part of the family" and miss that very much. I hope your family is adjusting as well as they can, with such an amazing man missing in their life....how does one fill that void?
Always in my prayers and thoughts......Cindy Casey
Ann Bradley
December 30, 2017
This is a shock - just weeks ago I was thinking about him on his birthday (7-12)! My condolences to Owena and the family. I'll miss knowing he was there to assist with my eyecare! Been going to him since his office was in the Medical Building at LaPaz.
Cindy, Craig and Cody Casey
November 3, 2017
I am so, so saddened to just hear of Dr. Amen's death. My husband Craig just returned from seeing the Optometrist that now owns his shop. Personally, I loved the Amen family and friends that worked with Dr. Amen. He was a wonderful, caring, gentle soul that occasionally joked a bit And then his wife and daughter were awesome at assisting me in picking out my eyeglasses which I always was happy with! You are ALL missed and know that really.....I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband, father and friend Lots of love and prayer......Cindy Casey
Diane Larsen
May 10, 2017
Dr. Ammen was a very kind and considerate person and I was grateful to have him as my doctor.
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May 7, 2017
Dr. A was my first mentor and became a dear friend whose advice and guidance was very critical in my upbringing. He was a fun loving, life-loving person, a great father and man of grace and I miss him deeply. True Class Act, "King of the hill, A number One". With love and sympathy..
- Heide Arnold
John & Vicki Syremel
May 6, 2017
Thomas was a joy to be around, even in the short time we were honored to know him. May the loving memories of Thomas fill your hearts with love and joy. Know that you were blessed to have Thomas as your husband and father and he reveled in knowing you were his family. You were his ultimate passion in life!All our Love, John and Vicki
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