Naomi Frances LeMaster Anthony was born September 23, 1949, to parents William James LeMaster Sr. and Yvonne Ruth Burris. At the age of 4, Naomi, her parents, and older brother Jimmy, transplanted from Colombus, Ohio, to their new home in Tucson.
She attended Sunnyside high school, and worked at a drive in where she would meet the love of her life, Charles Anthony. It was 1966 and they worked there together, and as she recounted, he perused her persistently until she finally agreed on a date, because “he was such a gentleman and she had to know what made him tick.” That marked the beginning of their 53 year-long relationship and they were married for 51 years.
Naomi was accomplished in her career as a supervisor for Burr Brown and Texas Instruments, and as an operator for Wafer Fab.
However, Naomi’s most favorite role will always be as the glue that held her family together. Her two children, Yvette and Wayne, two grandchildren, Micho and Selena, and great-grandson Rhys were her world. Not to mention, her two fur-babies who she loved like her own children, Nacho and Chica.
Naomi loved to crochet, crafting and cooking. She passed down the tradition of ornament-making and cooking huge amounts of tamales for Christmas, her favorite holiday. She loved camping, being outdoors, and dancing. It is impossible to describe her spirit, but everything about her was kind, passionate, and alive.
Naomi passed away at 5:35 AM March 21st after battling blood and respiratory complications. She passed on in the arms of her husband, daughter, and granddaughter, and her departure was peaceful. She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law Linda LeMaster, and her parents. Naomi is survived by her husband Charles, children Yvette (Ruben), Wayne (Rosalie), grandchildren Selena and Micho (Jynae), great-grandson Rhys, her brother Jimmy LeMaster, nieces Tracie and Natalie, step grandchildren Ramon Jr and Gabriel, Monica and Marlena, and step great-grandchildren Zoe, Michael and Kaydence.
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