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Thomas A. Baz, 79, of San Simeon, California passed away in his home on March 31, 2013. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 18, 1933, to Thomas and Mabel Baz. After graduating from Woodward High School, he attended Bowling Green State University, graduating with a degree in accounting and later became a CPA. He served in the 3rd Armored Division of the Army. He worked for Haughton Elevator in Toledo before moving to San Diego in 1975. He retired from Cubic Corporation in 2004 where he was the vice president corporate controller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and Judy, his wife of more than 50 years, as well as his brothers, Joseph, George and James Baz, and uncles, David, Toufic, and Eddie Baz. He is survived by his children, Diann Davidson and Laura Baz-Lamoureux, both of San Diego, CA, Deborah Klawitter of Huntington Beach, CA; son, Allan Baz of Lake Tahoe, CA; sister, Wadad Gunselman; sister-in-law, Mary Baz; aunt, Florence Baz; six grandchildren; one great-grandson, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
His warmth, love of life and fun-loving nature will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Saint Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church, 232 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, where he was an active and cherished member.
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Laurie Weiss
April 18, 2013
I remember your father as a very kind and wonderful man. My sincere condolences to your family.
Carrie Weiss
April 18, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family. I am so sorry to hear this. I hope time passes quickly for all of you during this time.
April 17, 2013
I knew the entire Baz family and treasure them in my memory.Tom's father had a corner grocery store in our neighborhood and he was one of the most beloved people I had ever known. Tom's brother Joe was a soldier in WW2 and we thought was MIA until one morning Mr. Baz had a sign in his window "Joe is alive...free ice cream bars for all the children". We shall miss Tom and the legacy of his family. Jamie Farr
George Gusses
April 17, 2013
Tom was one of my deceased brother Mike's closest friends. They knew each since early childhood. I'm sure that Tom, Mike and their other cronies from the "north end " of Toledo are now playing cards together again.
God bless them all.
The Gusses family.
Toledo, Ohio
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Jim Kasch
April 16, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Arthur Young in Toledo and have found memories of time spent with him & Judy. My sympathies go out to his family.I also remember his where did it go after a tee shot.
April 16, 2013
He was a good friend for many years. I'll remember him as a fun loving guy.
Don Michel
Naples Fl.
Bernie Kulchin
April 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Cubic when I served as Corp VP of Human Resources. Tom was always a kind, and very professional human being. His sensitivity to others, his compassion, and sense of humor will always remain with me as a role model example. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I was indeed fortunate to know Tom and work with him.
Earl LaMothe
April 12, 2013
Tom was one of the first folks I had the pleasure of being grilled by when I first joined Cubic in 1979 and over the years I've enjoyed every encounter we had. Tom is one of those happy in his work and always a pleasure to be around. I, like a lot of retired "Cubes", wish the Baz family my sympathy for their loss.
Bernie Hoyt
April 12, 2013
Wow, Tom Baz. All you have to do is look at his picture above and it brings a smile to your face and a happy feeling inside. That feeling is more important than any words I could find. Thanks Tom and all the Baz's for letting me be an honorary family member at the dinner table and in the golf cart. A frequent comment in recent years after one of Tom's tee shots was "Where'd it GO"? "We got Tom, it was a beauty!" was the standard response. Tom Baz couldn't hardly see or breath some times but laughed and enjoyed the road he traveled and the passengers around him. Oh, that Lebanese cooking....save us plate Tommy.
Laura Hoyt
April 12, 2013
Tom Baz was my husband's best friend's "uncle" and they spent time together at family gatherings and on the golf course. On the occasions I spent with Tom he was always sincere, kind, and giving. He was proud of his work with his parish, faith, and family. Tom was a light for many and a joy to know. May he be at peace with his family in heaven.
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