My friend passed away

[Tonya]

Lee passed away on Thanksgiving. We visited him the day before. He was pretty worn out, but in good spirits. His death was quick and painless. Thank you all for your support.

Thomas Shahen

May 17, 1946 -- Nov. 27, 2003

Thomas "Lee" Shahen, 57, of Denair died Thursday at his home.

Mr. Shahen was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Denair 17 years and previously in Turlock 10 years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and was a splicing technician for Southwestern Bell Corp. for 32 years. He enjoyed golf, music and playing the piano.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Shahen of Denair; children, Marcus Shahen of Modesto, Troy Shahen of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kelly McBride of Fort Riley, Kan.; brother, Timothy Shahen of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Patricia Shahen of Falls Church, Va.; and one grandchild.

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. Burial at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

[jenluckenbach]

I am VERY sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I am glad that you got to visit the day before. Those are some of the memories that will always stay with you.

[Tonya]

BTW, here's the previous thread for those that missed it. You all actually helped me more then you know to keep myself level headed and my spirits up.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...ghlight=urgent

[ramanth]

My sincerest condolences on your loss.
*hugs*

[Tonya]

Also, I can't find the thread...but just so you all know. Lee threw himself a huge retirement/goodbye party on the 15th. He was wheelchair bound, but beside that, he was laughing and happy. I couldn't think of a better way to go. It was cheerful and tons of people showed.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Rest In Eternal Peace, Lee.

Please pass along our Pet Talk Sympathies to
Phyllis, the Kids, and all the other Family Members.

{{{Hugs}}} to you, Tonya...
Try to remember all the Many GOOD Times you shared with Lee.

/s/ Phred

[Samantha Puppy]

I'm very sorry to hear that Lee lost his battle, but I'm glad he went out painlessly and happy. That is the way you should always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Lee's family.

[PayItForward]

Thinking of you and his family.

Quick and painless must be the way to go.

PS. Did you make him a flower bouquet out of telephone wires ?
(Cos you promised us, a photo of your art if you had time to make one)

[slick]

Tonya, I'm so sorry for Lee's passing and it was a blessing that it was quick. Hugs to you Tonya.

(sorry, but I just read L4M thread about Thor's passing and I'm at a loss for words right now.)

Too many sad things happening.

[primabella]

I'm so sorry Tonya. He sounded like a wonderful man.

RIP Lee.

[lovemyshiba]

Lee sounded like a terrific man, may he rest in peace.

My condolences are with you, and with his family during this sad time.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tonya
Lee threw himself a huge retirement/goodbye
party on the 15th.

... he was laughing and happy.
I couldn't think of a better way to go.
It was cheerful and tons of people showed.

Here's the link to

Lee's Party

[Miss Meow]

I'm so sorry.

I'm glad he managed to have his 'farewell' party and catch up with everyone before he passed away. I'm sure there'll be a lot of great stories at the funeral on Wednesday. Hugs to you and his family.

[Tonya]

Originally posted by PayItForward
Thinking of you and his family.

Quick and painless must be the way to go.

PS. Did you make him a flower bouquet out of telephone wires ?
(Cos you promised us, a photo of your art if you had time to make one)

Yes, I did. I made flowers out of wire and then had a florist incorporate them into a beautiful live flower bouquet. I was to distraught that day to take a picture of it. My co-workers say that they got pictures, so hopefully I will get one from them soon.

[Tonya]

Thank you, everyone for your condolences. I feel better now, knowing that Lee is at peace and no longer suffering.