Death is something that was never intended for the human heart to experience... it tears it to pieces.
Tom Stephens, my step-dad, was a great man. He had his weak points, but he had a heart of gold that I loved so deeply! I loved talking with him about everything, from politics to philosophy. He was a very intelligent man, whom people loved deeply. He was a man that longed for adventure! I would sit and listen as he told of his many stories of the crazy and amazing younger years! He was an outstanding athlete, an intelligent and passionate teacher, a successful businessman, a friend, husband, and step-dad.
I am grateful for the good in the 22 years that he was in my life. May God truly help his troubled soul to rest.... Uncle Tom I will miss you... who loves you baby!
Tom, Kane and I will miss you lots. We always enjoyed talking and spending time with you. Thank you for loving my sister..because I know you loved her so much.
Syvie
Miss you and love you Tommy. We had good times watching movies, chatting about life. You wrote some great stories.
It's wonderful you had the ??experience with Charlotte River! And we had so much fun when we were in the parade in Aptos. Thank you for our happy times. And you loved Yosemite. RIP
Your Mother in law Shirley
Tom. I hope you know how much you were loved by so many people. You have touched so many with your great love for life, your amazing sense of humor and your endless passion for adventure and sport. I'm am truly blessed and honored to have called you my step dad for the past 30 years. We had so many great times together. I will never forget you. I love you and miss you. Shaun
Farewell to my friend Tom Stephens ("Uncle" Tom). My wife Lynn and I retired to Rancho Murieta CA where I met Tom on one of the lakes here. He was fly fishing for bass. We hit it off and have been friends ever since. We shared the passion for fly fishing and experienced many fishing trips. He was a great buddy, fun & lively; and I will miss him dearly. Bill Ozzie Ossolinski
Tom, you were one of the most truly amazing people known. I was been blessed to have involved in my life as my step-father. You never would admit or accept how great and influential you were in my life and so many others. But I can honestly say you are a big reason for the success and happiness in my life today. I never meet anyone that was better at knowing how to enjoy life and you shared that with many people including myself. Many of the happiest moments of my life were times I spent with you. I saw from a distance you had this same effect on many other people. It was a true gift you had. You were amazingly intelligent with your social and political knowledge, one of the few people that I could talk to for hours and have the greatest time just talking. You were an amazing father to me when I needed a father figure in my life. You taught me things that I use and will use the rest of my life. Your blessed athletic ability always amazed be and we had the best times playing in paddle tennis and other tournaments as a team. The times I was blessed to just hang out with you were truly some of the BEST times of my life. I know you are looking down on us and I will continue to look up to you. You will continue to be a huge inspiration for me every day for the rest of my life. Love, Ben
Tom, My heart is sad to know you aren't hear anymore...But you will always be missed and never forgotten! Ever. I remember the first gift you gave me, a bright yellow Walkman! I was the happiest 13 year old! :) You always valued the family being together and looked so forward to that time! I'm so grateful you got to meet my kiddos! I will miss your stories and charisma for life. xo
Memorial Celebration of Life
April 29th 2017 2pm
Joshua Tree
Contact Becky for more info 916-996-0286
one year has gone by ........
The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not "get over" the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.
Hi Tom
We are thinking of you today...3 years have gone by. There will always be a gap where you once filled. As we walk on the beach this evening, remembering you, our hearts will fill with thoughts of you. Grateful you aren’t suffering any longer and are at peace. Who loves you baby!
