Thomas M. Lehew's Obituary
Former mayor of Salem Thomas M. Lehew died Friday March 29 in Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas with his family by his side. His complications from multiple sclerosis finally caught up with him. He was 73 years young. Born October 7th 1950. He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1968.
He was a 33 degree MASON
Pass master excelsior Lodge,
Pass tall Cedar #54,
Pass worthy Patron Shalom Chapter OES (order of the easter star),
Member NUR temple Of the Shrine
Washington Fire Company #3 Salam Fire Dept, Exempted Member, Member exchange club of Salem,
Pass President of Jay CEES,
Member of the Board of Directors of Salem Chamber of Commerce
Former Member Salem city Board of Edu
Former Mayor City of Salem 84/85
Former English Teacher CE KING High school and Middle school.
Former English Processor San Jan College
Former Salesman of Century 21
Survived by his wife Joyce C Lehew, Son Michael Thomas Lehew, Daughter Barbara Ann Pierzchala (Mike), Grandson Dominic and Granddaughter Emma Pierzchala.
Predeceased in death by Parents Donald Lehew and Annie Lehew, siblings, Brothers Donald Lehew and Ronnie LeHew and infant daughter, Toni Lynn Lehew. He also has numerous nieces and nephews.
In LEIU of Flowers contribution to HOLY Trinity UmC or Washington Fire Company #3
A celebration of life will follow in the coming months.
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