Thomas Curt McClellan

Thomas McClellan Obituary

Age: 79 Years Young

Residence: Paradise, California

Tom passed away on December 14, 2008 peacefully surrounded by family & the loving caring staff of Feather River Hospital in Paradise, California to join our Lord & Heavenly Father to his next journey of life.

Tom was born April 15, 1929 to the late parents: Ray and Ardelle McClellan

Birthplace: Los Banos, California, raised in Riverside, Ca., moved to Santa Cruz, Ca. in 1965, moved to Paradise, Ca in 1985.

Education: High School, two years college and several degrees of law enforcement seminars

Jobs: Logging Truck Driver Northern Ca., Peace Officer UCR Riverside, Ca., Mounted Peace Officer with "Sam" his beloved horse UCSC Santa Cruz, Ca., Church Bus Driver for Seniors & High School kids Santa Cruz, Ca., School Bus driver Paradise, Ca., Sherriff's Reserve Paradise, Ca.

Tom will always be remembered by all, for his laugh, kind heart, love for life, for his family, friends & our Lord Jesus Christ. His story telling alone could captivate any audience, any age of his many journeys in life!

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 60+ years, high school sweetheart & best friend Norma McClellan. Brother: James McClellan of Apple Valley, Ca Sister: Rae Davies of El Centro, Ca Son & daughter-in-law: Joel & Becki McClellan of Santa Cruz, Ca. Son: Michael McClellan of Campbell, Ca. Son & daughter-in-law: Thomas & Jackie McClellan of Santa Cruz, Ca. Son: Kenneth McClellan of Santa Cruz, Ca. Grandchildren Ed & Vanessa McClellan of Hawaii, Leah, Scarlett, Parker & Makenzie McClellan all of Santa Cruz, Ca., Nicole Riccomini of Big Lake, Mn. Great grandchildren: Lydia & Emillia Riccomini of Big Lake, Mn.

Tom is also survived by numerous relatives & friends. Some still with us? Some now angels with Him.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life & Memorial. At Twin Lakes Church 2701 Cabrillo College Dr, Aptos, Ca 95003 Saturday January 3rd @ 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to: Tyler House', 9 Marea Ave., Watsonville, Ca. 95076. In loving memory of Tom's grandson Tyler McClellan.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Dec. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McClellan

9 Entries

Elsie King

January 4, 2009

I remember when the McClellan Family moved in across the street from my house. I could see Dad McClellan playing pitch with sons and also grandsons. I also saw the big church bus he drove and kept in tip top shape for the weekends when he drove it. He also came into J.C. Penneys a lot when his wife Norma worked there as I did for a very brief time. He used to write letters to Tyler giving him lots of good advice about life. I could also see how much respect Tom, Jr. had for him throughout his life and made himsel;f available whenever he was needed to both Tom and Norma. Many Blessings to you all as you grieve for a very special Dad, Husband, Grandfather. You will miss him.

Sincerely, Elsie King <3

Debbie Sivley

January 3, 2009

Dear Mama and family,
Dad's passing is a sad and happy event all in one. Sad cause we will all sure miss him but what a joy that he is in heaven with Jesus and smiling his special smile down on us. dad is one of the nicest men i have ever met. I am thankful that both of you adapted me because you have been a treasure to me. i was in prayer for you during the memorial celebration. I really felt close to you all. I will continue to pray that Jesus wraps His loving arms around you tightly. we love you.
God BLess, Charlie and Debbie

Jacqueline McClellan

January 3, 2009

Dad,
On this day of honoring YOU & remembering YOU I want you to know that I am with you & the family as are Parker & Makenzie in spirit & love. As we always are & will be. I know you understand the reasons why we wern't there today. You were one of the kindest most understanding men I've ever met in my life. I know you are proud of your sons & you should be! They all went to great lengths to make this a special day. A day of honoring you. I haven't seen my Tom in his 'Cowboy gear' in years! What a handsmome cowboy he was today as I'm sure Joel, Michael & Ken were! I have thoroughly enjoyed looking thru stacks of pictures of you & Mom thru out the last few weeks. A walk down memory lane for all of us. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful husband & great brother in laws. So many of their traits are directly from you. You live on in all of your sons. I will never forget you dad. You will always be in my heart. I walk by your pictures in our home & smile. Thinking how lucky I am to have had such a wonderful father in law. All my love, Jackie

Parker McClellan

December 31, 2008

Dear Grandpa,
Its hard to believe that one second someone can be alive and the next second there up there in heaven. I really wish i couldve seen you sooner before you passed away. but i know your up there watching over me and thats what keeps me going. thank you for everything. i really hope your reading this because its coming from the heart.
Sincerely,
Parker

Makenzie McClellan

December 30, 2008

I will miss you a lot grandpa. You dying struck me like lighting. It took a few days for me to go into full shock. I couldn't react when I first found out. I just wanted to go cry. My eyes were completely dry though. A few days later I broke down and started sobbing. I'm so sorry I didn't get to see you as much as I wanted to. You were my ONLY grandpa and you meant a lot to me.

JIM THOMAS

December 30, 2008

Well, family of Tom, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. It has been a long time since I have been in touch, however I will never forget how great a person and friend He was. I was a member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church with Tom and He drove the buses for me when requested. He was always a happy and smiling fellow and He will be missed by all who knew Him..
Tom, save a place for me...

Robert Borelli

December 30, 2008

This great great Man always put his family and his Lord first and was a true teacher of life,Thank you my dear friend for the lessons.What a great family God Bless you all.You made my life better.

Thomas McClellan

December 30, 2008

Dad,
I know you are in Heaven now.
Say hi to Jesus & Tyler for me and give them a hug.
Give Sam a big hug also.
Love ya lots
TD #3

Jacqueline McClellan

December 30, 2008

Dad,
You are so missed by everyone. We know you are now at peace full of life & energy!
In Paradise! The Lord's Paradise! Visiting loved ones that you now have joined.
Riding Sam all day long like you used to love to do!
Sitting with Tyler & telling him stories..........
I love you Dad..........
I miss you Dad.........
Jackie

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