Coz, Tom G.
Tom G. Coz entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Tom was born June 5, 1923 in Yuma. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was an aircraft mechanic/ gunner. He returned home, receiving honorable discharge in February 1946. It was then when he met his soulmate Norma Buker, then married on November 5,1950. He later worked for Yuma High School as an equipment manager and then as a groundskeeper. He retired after 35 years. Some of his favorite things to do were taking vacations with his grandkids, gardening, BBQ's, and watching sports on TV. He was a great storyteller, and friend to all.
Tom was preceeded in death by his mother Guadalupe G. Coz Sonoqui; stepfather, Joaquin Sonoqui; brothers, Sonny and Richard Coz; sisters, Francis Amavisca and Louise Seballos.
Tom is survived by his wife Norma; daughter, Patricia; son, Tommy, five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
Services were held Monday April 26, 2010 his final resting place is Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude and thanks to all family and friends that came together to help with the services and reception. Tom will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donations in memory of Tom Coz can be made to Immaculate Conception Schools. 928-782-7516
Published in The Yuma Sun from April 29 to May 29, 2010