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for Thomas HARRISON
Dennis Savedra
January 24, 2025
My Friend Tom Harrison from Santa Rosa Junior High and Santa Rosa High School. Smiling always. Your caring and kindness has helped me through many Trials. Thank you.
Dennis Savedra
January 24, 2024
Tom, Thank you for being my Friend,
Dennis Savedra
January 24, 2022
Woke up this morning and my thoughts were of My friend Tom. A blessing. Thank you for the Smiles.
Jenny Harrison
February 21, 2014
My memories are still fresh, and my feelings still raw. I think of Tom almost every day. He sits with me in the car when a song we enjoyed together plays, and he is with me when I visit my granddaughter. He is in my heart and made such an impression on my life, that I will always carry his goodness with me. My only hope is that I could be as good a woman one day, as he was a good man. Love you Tom. Jenny
bill peppin
February 21, 2014
"Sail on, Silver Boy, sail on by:
Your time has come to fly, all your dreams are on your way.
See how they fly!
If you need a friend,
I'm sailing right behind,
like a bridge over troubled waters
I will ease your mind."
As your father says, we must move on, but we will always be sailing right behind you, in the Wake of Joy you left for us to follow. Doggie, the Boaz spiritual guide, salutes you.
February 19, 2014
That's it, Tom. Time to let go. I've not written here until now because this is just between us. I'm glad I was able to help you at times when you were lost, but you have always been a joy in my life and I found so much comfort in your growth as a man, a husband and a son. Thanks for all the good times (and the other times too)....dad
Janetpeppin Munir
February 26, 2013
Tom, who was my first nephew and a great friend to my son, Robert Munir and a super kind and helpful person to me and everyone who knew him, may he be remembered forever. He was a wonderful husband to Carol, and a super handyman and he and Carol had an unbelievable good marriage. Both Carol and Tom outreached to all family members in an indescribable endearing way. I do not want to believe that he is gone but God and the Great Spirit decided that his purpose on earth was to be concluded. May when we all must transpire in our family may we gather together once more in the spirit world.
Abbey and Shaun Wagner
February 25, 2013
Tom's kindness and humor made the world a better place, and he will be greatly missed. To Carol, my step-dad and step-siblings: I know how much you are grieving and missing him, and I hope the sadness lessens every day and only the wonderful memories remain in its place. Love to all of you from all of us.
Molly Rebuschatis
February 23, 2013
My love and condolences to all friends and family. I will miss you Tom. Your laugh and energy brightened the room and were incredibly infectious. Family gatherings over the years were full of laughter, food, and gag gifts. Those memories live on.
Maisie
February 22, 2013
Tomas, birthday buddy and wonderful stepson-I will always hold on to the delightful image of you in the bright yellow Big Bird costume with your legs outstretched riding Abbey's first bicycle down the hill at Spring Lake to present it to her on her 7th birthday. You have been such a joy to know and love and I know that you are still and always with us.
Jenny Harrison
February 22, 2013
As Tom's sister, I want to thank each and every one of you for writing a peice of Tom. If we took all of the writings and put them together it would say, "Tom was a man who put love before personalities. Tom was able to love and respect people as he was loved himself. He shared his hope and humour in such a special way, that made those he touched realize that they may be important. And, you all were in his eyes. He shared each experience with us, his family, and loved you all. He was more than a "paint guy" a "manager" a "cook" a brother and a son. He was an inspiration. So thank you to all of you who noticed. Those of you who have not noticed yet....one day you will. Love and Peace to all.
Susan Power
February 13, 2013
My husband and I were so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Although we didn't know him personally, we knew him through Petersen's. He was always so gracious and kind to me, as I tried to find things, asked silly questions and needed guidance. He was a shining example of how we should treat eachother, whether they are known to us or not. Keeping your family in our prayers.
February 13, 2013
tom was my boss at walmart.hes was the sporting good dept mgr.he always said matt shelley love to put the fishing gear up,i told him i love it,he new it and left it to me,he was a great man.we would joke around,make noises,having fun,i was shocked to find this out,thanks for the great time,your friend matt shelley,the garth brooks biggest fan,he would laught at that line.
Bob Munir
February 11, 2013
Carol, Nancy, Bill and all the cousins ( READ: Tom siblings ) and all other extended family/ in-laws, our condolences go out to you all. Though Tom ( I knew him as Tommy growing up ) left us waaaay too early what I'll hang onto is the precious memories from a simpler time when we were all kids. The holiday gatherings at Grammy and Malcolm's house on Le Roy Ave or with the Harrison clan on Wild Rose Dr. in Santa Rosa are particularly memorable. As Tom was the oldest of all the cousins, he was the first to get to visit uncle Bob, aunt Sherry and cousins Scott and Lisa in Hawaii in the summer of 71. I got to go in the summer of 72 and though I was then 10 years old and didn't quite understand the effort and sacrifice of our parents and also of uncle Bob and his family, I always felt a kinship with Tom because we both went on what was for us at the time, a pretty cool adventure. Though I've been out of contact with Tom I recently learned he was in a positive place with the most important person in his life Carol and that he was spiritually at peace. He was also doing well with his program and his job at Peterson's Paints. Tom's positive spirit and that infectious cheek-to-cheek smile will be forever remembered and forever in our hearts.
Lena, Sasha, Yasha Sinai
February 10, 2013
Dear Harrison family, please accept our sincere condolences .Very truly yours, Lena and Yasha Sinai
TM, a great early image
bill peppin
February 7, 2013
Tom, the first nephew I met from birth, was quickly named "TM" following the delightful photo of him created by Carol Baldwin, our neighbor in Berkeley. The loss to anyone who knew him is profound, but especially so for his immediate family and siblings, and none more than Carol. Like the loss of several famous warrior-trees in Yosemite recently, tears will be shed, that so loving and decent a person can have been taken from us all too soon.
John
February 5, 2013
Dear Harrison family, Im so sorry for your loss. Tom was a mentor to me and helped me through many things in life that I struggled with. I will miss our one on one get togethers. We shared a great bond and I miss him with all my heart. "Tom you were one of a kind"
Celeste Helms
February 4, 2013
Carol and Family, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was always so helpful when I would stop in at Pederson's. Tom always wore his smile and had such a warm and gentle spirit. You now all have an angel watching over all of you. May God carry you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Celeste Helms
February 4, 2013
Carol and family, so sorry to hear the passing of Tom. Tom was always so helpful when I would stop in at Pederson's. Tom always wore a smile and had such a warm and gentle spirit. You now have an angel watching over all of you. May God comfort you and carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol.
Mike and Pam Cole
February 3, 2013
Dear Carol and Family, Please accept our condolences. This world was made brighter by Tommy's loving nature. Our image of his smiling face will remain. We will miss him. We wish you and your family solace and strength during this difficult time. Peace and Love
Lisa Solorzano
February 2, 2013
Carol,
I was so saddened to hear of Tommys passing. I know you shared a truly wonderful love. Know that I am thinking of you everyday.
Mike & Helene Fuller
February 2, 2013
Dear Carol:
We are sorry and shocked to hear about Tom's passing and your loss. Tom was a kind hearted man and we enjoyed talking about "the cats". He will be greatly missed. Remember he is always here just not physically and he is your angel now.
Dennis Savedra
February 2, 2013
Tom will be missed. I first met Tom at Santa Rosa Junior High. He also cooked my Lunch many times when He chefed at Hewlett Packard. I last saw him at Walmart, November 1997. Full of kind words and humor and his trademark smile. I am deeply sadened by his passing. Tom thank you for being my friend in school. My condolences to your Family.
Rachel Harrison
February 2, 2013
WOrd cannot explain how much I will miss my uncle tom. He brought a smile to my face when I needed one. I hope that uncle Tom knows that we are taking care of his very precious wife and helping her through this. I know im far away, but just words can help a person.
Manny Gonzalez
January 31, 2013
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John Harrison
January 31, 2013
You brought so much joy and happpiness into so many peoples lives with everything you did, big or small. I will miss you big brother and love you always.
Bonnie Freeman
January 31, 2013
You kept me safe and happy as the "Man of the House." Thank you my big bro.
Ann Badaglia
January 31, 2013
Dear Carol, Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. he was a wonderful man who always greeted me with a smile and soft voice. Sending all the thoughts, prayers and beautiful flowers your way.
If you need anything just let me know
Ann Badaglia
January 31, 2013
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man who helped me every time i went into the shop, never ending smile and soft voice. He will be greatly missed. Sending all my thoughts, prayers and beautiful flowers your way.
Erin and Marty Lazzarini
January 31, 2013
Much love to all of the Harrisons.
Jenny Harrison
January 31, 2013
I miss you brother. I am lost at times without you.
January 30, 2013
My husband and I are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Although we did not know him personally, we knew him professionally--he was our "go to" man for all information having to do with paint. Always professional, a pleasure to work with and very knowledgable, we were just talking about how we needed to go see Tom about paint. We will miss seeing him at the paint store; he really was the best. RIP. Our prayers to go to him, his wife & his family.
Manuel Gonzalez
January 30, 2013
We recently moved back to Sonoma County and have been looking for Tom.It is with our deepest sympathy that we were not able to connect with him.You had been great friend to my wife and I in the past.The world will not be the same without that smile if yours.Love ya man.
Jessie Garcia
January 30, 2013
Carol, I am so sorry to hear this news. Keeping you in my thoughts during this tough time. Sending you lots of love and light...
Sue Lassen
January 30, 2013
Carol - I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the many happy memories you have of him will help you through this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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