Jerome L. Thaman

Live video starts today @ 4:00 P.M. Jerome L. Thaman, age 50, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sept 23, 2013. Jerry graduated from Miamisburg High School in 1981 where he enjoyed competing in track events. Jerry graduated with a B.A. in Computer Science from Otterbein College in 1985. He was employed by Harris Corporation in Melbourne, FL where he performed as a Senior Manager in Information Systems. He had recently been promoted to Manager of Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management Systems. Jerry took on many difficult tasks in his 6+ years with Harris and was an excellent leader and a highly valued member of the Harris Team. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elaine Thaman. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine. He also leaves his stepchildren, Stephanie(Rory)Hansen, James(Jennifer)Johnson, six grandchildren, Caleb, Megan, Tyler, Kaylee, Sarah and A.J. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters: Mark(Peggy)Thaman, Joe(Rhonda)Thaman, Steve(Tamara)Thaman, Chris(Alan)Ratcliff, Jeannie(Ronald)Voniak, Amy(Jeff)Richmond. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family would also like to thank the Cancer Care Center of Brevard County, MD Anderson of Orlando and Vitas Hospice for their continuous support and care for Jerry. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00PM, Friday, September 27, 2013 at Beckman Williamson Funeral Chapel, 5400 Village Drive, Viera, Florida, 32955. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.