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Phil Biggs
C.T. was a mentor to many of us who worked at the Embers restaurant during our time as CMU students. He taught us all the immense value of hard work. He insisted we act professionally and always bring with us a great attitude. For me, during my Embers tenure, he gave me untold guidance and inspiration. He had confidence in me when others didn't. Most of all, he cared. C.T. cared about the unrecognized details of his work. He cared deeply about his family and his community. Who could ask for anything more? An amazing man, with a life that demonstrated the vision and core values that we need more of today. Farewell and God speed as your next adventure awaits you...you will not be forgotten. Phil Biggs
Danee Paullin Kaplan
Vicky -I spent my childhood and early adult years dining at the Embers and shopping at “Tuma’s party store” as we always called it. My family celebrated many joyous events and grieved the loss of beloved family members at the Embers and it always felt like being with family. Time marches forward and although your father lived a very full and good life in his 91 years, I was deeply saddened when I heard he passed away. The good ones should live forever shouldn't they? Clarence’s strong sense of civic duty, drive and vision allowed him to accomplish so much for CMU and Mt. Pleasant. His legacy will live on in many physical and tangible ways for many lifetimes but when my parents , Aunt Pat and Uncle RT spoke of Clarence Tuma, they spoke with such reverence and love for the man who he was rather than the things that he did. Being known for one’s humanity and benevolence is an incredible legacy.
Dennis Olson
Sandra Hersee Olson
My condolences to the Tuma family upon the death of Clarence Tuma. My uncle, Bob Lewis, was Clarence's high school football coach. Clarence always remembered him fondly. Clarence personally catered our wedding reception at my parents' home. My Mother, Idonea Lewis Hersee, always knew she could count on Clarence and the Embers, especially when she had unexpected dinner guests. He is to be honored for his many contributions to enrich the lives of Mt. Pleasant area residents. He will be sorely missed.
My condolences to the Tuma family upon the death of Clarence Tuma. My uncle, Bob Lewis, was Clarence's high school football coach. Clarence always remembered him fondly. Clarence personally catered our wedding reception at my parents' home. My Mother, Idonea Lewis Hersee, always knew she could count on Clarence and the Embers, especially when she had unexpected dinner guests. He is to be honored for his many contributions to enrich the lives of Mt. Pleasant area residents. He will be sorely missed.
Alan B Rashid
I was very sorry to hear that Uncle Clarence had passed away. I remember the first time I really became acquainted with the Tuma side of our family was at the first reunion in Washington, D.C.; they chartered a tour bus for the trip. Uncle Clarence set the standard for small groups hosting reunions when he hosted the Traverse City reunion with the help of his family. We didn't expect much from a small group in a small town in northern Michigan, but it was a great reunion. Rest in peace Uncle Clarence.