Thomas Edward Siddons, Sr.

Thomas Edward Siddons, Sr. , of Linden, Navajo County, Arizona, passed away surrounded by his loving family June 17, 2011 at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 79. Tom was born April 16, 1932 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Eckert) Siddons. A loving husband, father and grandfather he was always willing to help anyone at anytime. Tom loved baseball and was a faithful Los Angeles Dodgers fan that turned to love the Arizona Diamondbacks even more. An avid fisherman he loved to be outdoors. Tom was a faithful member of the Lions Club and was a member for over 30 years. He actively served in many positions throughout the organization and loved to be around the wonderful people of the club. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathie Siddons of Linden, Arizona; daughters, KathyAnn (Joe) Bishop of Tucson, Arizona, Karen (Victor) Martinez of Tucson, Arizona, Kimbalee Wallick of Bisbee, Arizona; son, Tommy Siddons, Jr. of Hereford, Arizona; grandchildren, Thadius and Brittney Bishop, Kristina and Kalynn Martinez all of Tucson, Arizona; 1 great-grandchild expected; brothers, Jack (MaryLou) Siddons, Bernard Siddons of Indiana, Conrad (Mary) Siddons of Douglas, Arizona, Gary (Marlene) Siddons of Indiana; sisters, Suzanne Gojkovich of McNeil, Arizona, MaryJane (Dan) Rottet, BettyJo Williams and JuJu Siddons all of Indiana; brother-in-laws, Terry (Mary) Shehan of Show Low, Arizona, Leonard (Karon) Shehan of Texas as well as many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers; mother-in-law, Marilyn; sister-in-laws, Martha and Loreen; brother-in-law, Mike. Private services are planned. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8125 N. 23rd Ave. Suite 222, Phoenix, Arizona 85021-4961 in his Tom's name.