Obituary of Thomas Henry Morin

February 26, 1942 – October 7, 2018
Thomas Henry Morin, 76, passed away on October 7^th in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Thomas was born on February 26, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Henry and Anne Morin.  Thomas graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit and then attended Sargent School of Fine Arts also in Detroit.  Thomas spent his early years cruising Woodward Blvd and street racing his early Chevy given to him by his grandfather.  He met his beloved wife Joyce Geiger while performing the duties of best man in a wedding.  Thomas and Joyce married on February 4, 1966.

Thomas worked at Ford Motor Company in Detroit before boarding a McCulloch Flight to Lake Havasu City.  Thomas and Joyce relocated to Lake Havasu in April, 1974 and had two children, Holly & Kevin Morin.  Thomas worked at McCulloch Corporation until the company relocated its operations to Mexico. 

After retiring from McCulloch Corporation, Thomas and family relocated and started Tot Rods, a custom go-kart manufacturing company which began in Austin, TX then to Monterey, CA.  This company combined Thomas’ passion for Hot Rods and spending time with his family. 

In 2010, Thomas and Joyce relocated once again to Lake Havasu to enjoy their later years.  Thomas loved sitting in his garage keeping his 32’ Ford Highboy detailed each and every day.  Thomas loved talking cars and boats with friends in the hobby who would stop by and visit.  Thomas and Joyce were members of the Relics & Rods Car Club in Lake Havasu.

In 2013, Kevin (son) and Holly (daughter) returned to Lake Havasu to be close with family.  Kevin and wife Lori gave birth to Henry Austin Morin and Emily Kay Morin.  These are Thomas’ only grandchildren who he loved and adored. 

Thomas, Joyce and Kevin spent most weekends together attending car shows or boating in Lake Havasu.

Thomas is survived by his wife Joyce Morin of Lake Havasu, daughter Holly, son Kevin, daughter-in-law Lori, grandchildren Henry (4), Emily (2) and sister Anne Morin of Detroit, MI. 

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.