Passed peacefully on May 16, 2012, due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was 84. A retired school teacher, Tom served as music minister at Arcade Church and other subsequent churches in the Sacramento area for over 20 years before moving to Santa Clarita, CA, to be closer to his family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, and their three grown daughters, Mindy Petersen, Candie Halberg, and Julie Pomilia and their families. A memorial service for Tom will be held on June 16, 2012 at 1:00pm at Arcade Church, Sacramento, CA.