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Thomas Lorimer Obituary

THOMAS W. LORIMER SCOTTSDALE, AZ Thomas W. Lorimer, nationally known Artist of the Southwest, passed away December 12, 2015 in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in East Chicago, IN on September 18, 1941, Thomas graduated from Griffith High School in 1959. He trained and excelled at both the Chicago American Academy of Art and the Los Angeles Art Center College of Design. In 1979, Thomas moved to Sedona, AZ where he lived and worked for 36 years. He was very successful as an artist, and some of his work may be seen online. Thomas will be missed by the Art World, his family and his long time friends. He is survived by his son, Christian Lorimer of Mesa, AZ; his daughter, Greta Madigan; and two grandchildren of Chicago, IL. A private memorial service will be held January 9, 2016 in Cave Creek, AZ.

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Published by The Times on Dec. 27, 2015.

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Patty Michaels

January 18, 2021

I love "Rainy Days and Mondays". I am so sorry for the loss of this talented artist whose works speak to me so much, and thoughts to his family.

Ken Meddock

August 27, 2017

I knew Tom for many years. We first met in 1972 when he was doing a street show every Saturday or Sunday off Melrose Ave in LA. He painted old "funking" buildings and cars back then in water color. Americana art. In some respects we grew together. When he and David Halbach and others that were doing LA street shows back then turned to western art, I did as well. I have 5 or 6 of his paintings. We went backpacking once in the High Sierra. He taught me a lot about art; how to view it, how to appreciate it and how to collect it. I will miss him.

Susan Fox

December 24, 2016

My name is Susan. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Thomas. I am an artist as well. I just bought his painting "Rainy Days and Mondays". I was blown away by his beautiful artwork and felt compelled to buy this piece when I saw it. I am an avid horse lover and love the whole concept of Cowboys and Indians. His pieces are gorgeous. I know his spirit is with God and his artwork is an eternal flame that burns bright. Rest in Peace Thomas. Namaste

Cathy Munson

June 12, 2016

How very sad I was to not see Thomas at his usual booth space at Phippen Museum last weekend of May. He was my delightful and so inspiring artist neighbor at the show yearly. We both were diagnosed with cancer about same time and I so hoped we would both win the battle. I know he is in Heaven with fellow master artists and now being a guardian angel to help me continue my battle against uterine cancer. RIP dear kind Thomas ...the art world and I will miss you greatly.

ArLean Minnick

January 28, 2016

I will always remember you fondly Tom. Will see you again one day on the streets of gold.

Alice Stattman

January 1, 2016

Thomas will be greatly missed. I met him at Calvary Chapel in Cottonwood, AZ in 1997 and we dated for over a year. Each Sunday after church we would go to breakfast then he would help me stock my antique booth in Prescott, AZ and we would come back to my place in time for dinner. I enjoyed hiking with him and sharing his tradition for Chinese food on New Year's Eve and remember when he got the call his son was injured on New Year's Eve one year. We remained friends and we last spoke around May or June of 2015. Back then I used to keep his dog while he was in Montana for the art shows at the Russell Museum. He said his horse had died and he had a new dog. We planned to get together for coffee and talk about old times but he was gone a lot for treatment. The cancer did not make him lose his spirit. I will always treasure our friendship and the artist proof of "Rainy Days and Mondays". You are restored and with the our God. Bless you and your family.

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