Thomas (Tom) Edwin Coleman Obituary

Thomas (Tom) Edwin Coleman attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Thomas (tom) Edwin Coleman.

Graduation Year	Class of 1958
Date of Passing	May 04, 2023
About	Thomas (Tom) Edwin Coleman was born September 18, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 4 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene (Bernie) Nugent; father, Kermit (Frances) Coleman and brothers-in-law: John Johnsen, Sam Kilibarda and David Stoller. Tom graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958 and spent most of his next forty years in Omaha. He retired from Corey McKenzie Company in 2001 and moved to Arizona, vowing never to shovel snow again. He stayed true to his word. He was an avid fisherman, exceptional cook and voracious reader. He adored his family and cherished his friends who loved his sense of humor, generosity and tacos each in equal measure. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Claudia; son, Michael (Kristy) and children: Riley, Jameson and Liam of Anthem, AZ; daughter, Andrea (Celia) and children: Willa and Jude of London, England; sisters: Kathleen Johnsen and Judy Kilibarda; sister-in-law Sue Stoller and brother-in-law John Martin (Dianne) along with many loving nieces and nephews. Per Tom’s wishes a family Celebration of Life service is planned at Lake Saguaro in Arizona.