Thomas Michael Lorimer

LORIMER, THOMAS MICHAEL Passed away peacefully on his 63rd birthday surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was born in Minneapolis, grew up in Fremont, California, and spent most of the last 40 years in the place he loved to call home, Albuquerque. He is survived by his second father, Billy Swingle, the love of his life, Becki Lorimer, his two best accomplishments, Tommy (Shara) and Josh (Amy) Lorimer, and the pride and joys of his life, his four grandchildren, Lexie, Noah, Aden, and Jonah Lorimer. He also leaves behind his adored sister Sue (Guin) Boggs, niece, Amy (Mark)Dunn and his surrogate family Cindy (Frank) Tarry, Carrie Nelson, Ginny Stearns, Debbie (Allan) Rose, Renee Roberts, Steve (Kathy) Swingle, Adam Swingle, Heather Swingle, Bruce Swingle, Tenee Swingle, Kirstie Swingle, Melinda Weiser, Jonathan Weiser, Brandon Weiser, his loyal boxer companion, Leila, and many great nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom volunteered and spent a short time in the Navy during the VietNam War before moving to the southwest where he put down permanent roots. He met and married his wife of over 38 years, Becki, and they had their two sons, Tommy and Josh. Tom was the founder and charter president of the Rio Rancho JCs and was politically active in the local communities. He learned the trade of concrete construction from his father-in-law, Billy Swingle, which quickly became a life long love. He owned and operated a concrete construction company for many years before going to work for 10 years at The Noel Company. Being forced into retirement because of his health, allowed him the opportunity to farm on the land he loved so much in the South Valley. He enjoyed playing with all of his toys; his bad to the bone boat, his dear truck Jean, and all of his 4 wheelers and go cart. Tom was just a Simple Man because he had life figured out. He cherished every day, mentored by example without intention, knew which battles to pick, never utter a word without meaning, and loved with all of his heart. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE.