Thomas Varker Keams

Thomas Varker Keams, age 55, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Thomas was born August 29, 1952 in Keams Canyon, Arizona to the late Joe & Barbara Keams. Thomas graduated from Many Farms High School where he was a bullrider for the High School rodeo. He served in the National Guard in Fort Bliss, Texas. Thomas worked as a ranch hand for Bill Jeffers, and as a mechanic for various areas. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Thomas was a very handsome man who had alot of humor. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Linda Russell of Holbrook, AZ 3 daughters; Joyce (LeeRay) Belin of Holbrook, AZ, Shonda Keams and Krystal Keams both of Greasewood, AZ; 3 sons; Grant Keams of Shiprock, NM, David Keams of Gallup, NM, Shawn Keams of Winslow, AZ; 5 sisters Nellie Tyler of Page, AZ, Amy Begay of Lower Greasewood, AZ, Louis Lopez, of Sacramento, CA, Sharon Keams, of St Michaels, AZ, Mary Ann Nez,of Greasewood, AZ; 4 sons; Paul Keams of Page, AZ, Morris Keams of Tohatchi, NM,Lawrence Keams of Greasewood, AZ, Eugene Keams of Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers; Kee Keams and Bahe Keams; sister Verna Dixon. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, May 23, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 212 E. Arizona St. Holbrook, Arizona. Interment will be at the Holbrook Cemetery, Holbrook, Arizona.