Thomas Jordan Clement, 79, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully June 26, 2024. He was born in Mesa, Arizona on December 7th, 1944. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Kathy Ann, parents Thomas Woodfred and Hilda Clement, brother Daniel Clement and brother-in-law Darrell Jensen. He is survived by his daughter LaDonna Buchanan (Scott), son Thomas Lee (Ashley), seven grandsons, one great grandson and brothers Paul (Loraine) and David (Rita) and sisters Merlynn Barber (Albert) and Modena Jensen. Thomas proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded several medals, ribbons, and badges: the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, One Overseas Service Bar, M-14 Marksman Badge, M-16 Marksman Badge and M-60 Expert Badge. After returning home from the war he married the love of his life, Kathy Ann and began a career with General Motors in Mesa that lasted over 30 years. In retirement, he enjoyed teaching at Universal Technical Institute and visiting his many friends. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and he and Kathy served as missionary teachers in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He will be missed by his children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, July 8th, 2024, at Bunker Family Garden Chapel 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at Mountainview Funeral Home and Cemetery at 7900 E. Main St. in Mesa.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Is a very sweet person. Will be missed. Until we meet again
I love you so much grandpa!
We will all miss Tom. I have many good memories of time spent together during the years that we were both in the scouting program together. We were classmates at Gilbert High School. Tom stood out as a track athlete.
Condolences to his family.
We are so sorry his time here has passed. He was deeply loved by his family. His son Tom and grandsons Colton and Aedan carry on his legacy.
Tom made my life so much better at GM-DPG and else where. In the 60 yrs I have lived in AZ I have known him or his family businesses even before my start at DPG. He has been one kind sir and has vastly increased my knowledge of IT which I have been involved with most of my life. He helped that knowledge be so much deeper and enjoyable!
Tom was a friend starting in kindergarten through high school. We were always happy to see him. Our hearts are sad for this amazing family. RIP Tom.
so sorry he is gone but oh the reunion he is having with his sweet and zany Kathy whom he adored
love and prayers to the family
Tommy was a good man. Lots of fun! A awesome mechanic ! When I have read all his accomplishment that he did well here on Earth. I’m not surprised. I’m sad to hear of his passing. RIP Tommy