Thomas Stillman

Thomas was born on January 30, 1939 in Pueblo, Colorado to Thomas and Doris Stillman and passed away in Visalia, California on October 26, 2011 at the age of 73.

Thomas was a Graduate of Centennial High School in Colorado and University of Northern Colorado.

Thomas retired after 34 years of teaching from Wilson Elementary school in Exeter, California.

Thomas enjoyed collecting stamps, DC3 postcards, and anything Tulare County. He loved Denver Broncos…Win or lose they were always his mile high team. He was also a member of the Visalia Philatelic (stamp club).

Thomas is survived by his wife of 43 years, Josephine Stillman; daughter, Karen Stillman-Mason and husband Bill; sister-in-laws, Kay Stillman and Rose Lyons and husband Red; brother-in-laws: Joseph Manuele and wife Betty, Peter Manuele and wife Neil, Sebastian Manuele and wife Gloria, and Daniel Manuele; nephew, Kenith Stillman and wife Dana; and fifty-one nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Stillman.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Kaweah Dialysis center: Cindy, Brian, and Michael. Also to Dr. Smith, Dr. Haley and the staff at the Renal Medical group who took such good care of him for 13 years

in lieu of flowers to make donations to the American Kidney Foundation, SPCA, or a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 10:00am followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 am