Thomas Powell

So very sad to here that cousin Tom "Buddy to me" has passed. He will be missed by all who knew him. My memories at grandma and grandpa Wirtz's home during Christmas with him and family, oh so many years ago but still embedded deeply in my mind, will be with me forever. My deepest condolences to Cheryl and the rest of the family. I will always remember him and smile.

I met Tom in the late 70s/early 80s when I began working with his wife Cheryl. I remember his calm friendly demeanor and ready smile. Cheryl shared with me stories of his escapades and many talents. I was especially impressed with his love of bicycling. My heart goes out to his family and friends who must miss him terribly.

I met Tom around 1981 when I worked as an Assessment Center SPA at CRC. Tom was patient, extremely helpful and always kind. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to work with and to get to know Tom. His warm spirit and beauty personality will be truly missed.

My cousin Tom (Buddy, as he was known to the Wirtz Family) was a 10-year-old living in Tehama at the I was born. He stayed in one of the hotel rooms owned by my parents. He was like a big brother to me. As a toddler, my 3 favorite things were black licorice, any dog, and Buddy ... not necessarily in that order. That poor little boy was shuffled between various relatives throughout his childhood, but came back to live with Grandma Tillie in the Sacramento area when I was about 9, when my own...

Tom and I used to debate each other regarding methods of research. Yet I always found him to be joyful and understanding like a true friend. He will be missed by faculty who interacted with him.

Tom-Buddy to his family-was my cousin, 14 years my senior, and one of the most remarkable people in my life. I´ve always loved his curiosity, gentle heart, and the many ways he amazed us with his talents. I remember him joyfully manning his sailboat on Folsom Lake, serenading us with his guitar at our annual Stampede Campouts, and playing his harmonica, just like our Grandpa Bill. My favorite song, "The Bear Went Over the Mountain" now passed down through the generations is still sung with...

I´ll miss you forever, Tom, on the trail and off.

Tom and his wife Cheryl have been our friends for more than 50 years. Through life and death, joy and sorrow we have shared much. In deepest sympathy to his family for this enormous loss. Ellen and Arnie Wildfeuer