Tanom will be lovingly remembered by his wife Buapha of 49 years; his children, Kate and her husband Chad Hoang, Peter and his wife Stephanie; his grandchildren Mitchell, Anthony, Olivia, Emily, Tanom, and Nathan; his sisters; Puttaraksa Wanagamol (deceased), Laddawan Sitthichothamrong (deceased), Pontip Warapai, Chamchan Phantong, Radtikan Phasuk and his nieces and nephews.
Tanom was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was the fourth child and only son of Gon and Chantip Kamon. He met his wife Buapha in Marasarkam and married in 1969. Tanom served proudly in the Thai Air Force, and had several jobs including being a nurse’s assistant. He was a hard worker and always put his family first.
In 1979, Tanom and Buapha made the difficult decision to move their young family to the United States. He worked several jobs, sometimes 2 to 3 at a time, to support his family. He went to night school to learn English because he believed receiving an education to be of the utmost importance and instilled this value in his children and grandchildren.
Tanom Kamon will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity, willingness to help others, his great sense of humor, and for being the pillar of strength for our family. Tanom did not say much, but when he did, it had the strength of a million words. Whether through words, gestures or actions, he always stood as a keystone of wisdom, compassion, and integrity.
Tanom’s family admired his amazing character. They admired him for his determination, his passion for those he loved, and his love for reading. They admired his fearlessness and his wisdom, and they admired his ability to say so much with so few words. Tanom’s grandchildren will forever be thankful for their special time with him, and for his unwaivering faith in them no matter what the circumstance might be.
Tanom was such an exceptional man in so many regards. He was on a continuous quest to be his best, and to see the best in other’s. He also saw all that was beautiful about life. That is why he enjoyed reading his meditation books, gardening, and the outdoors. That is why he valued family above all else - and that was why he loved music so much. So much so that he was a self-taught musician. He taught himself how to play the violin, guitar, and piano, and it was an absolute joy to hear him play. This is yet another remarkable characteristic that speaks to how special Tanom truly was, and how special our memories of him will remain.
Our family would like to thank Charter Hospice for showing ultimate kindness through this difficult journey, especially Ronda, April, Sonia, Melda, Oliver, Heather, Corina, Chaplain Dan and Eva. We would also like to thank Dr. Hellwig and his nurse Tina for the exceptional care they provided.
Tanom was an incredible man, a vital part of our lives, and he will be deeply missed.
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