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An avid sportsman, Tom loved to fish and hunt in the Delta region, dive for abalone on the California Coast and hunt for deer and elk in Wyoming. Tom's love for fishing in the Delta started in 1960 when his parents bought a 1940's Hunter style boat they named the MARYE A.C. and berthed it at Korth's Pirates Lair Marina on the Delta Loop.
Years later Tom would marry Kimberly Korth from 1992 – 2006, who had been an early childhood friend.
As a youth, Tom was the first graduation class of Concord High School in 1969 and a star forward on their basketball team. Tom went to college at Humboldt State then become a journeyman plumber and later a Plumbing Contractor in the Concord, Sacramento and Valley Springs areas of California.
In the 1990's Tom became a regional Sales Representative for Hydrohoist Boat Lifts and sold, installed and repaired boat lifts in the marinas around the Isleton area. He also continued to do various plumbing jobs for customers as well.
Tom had a livelong love affair with the Weimaraner breed of hunting dog that he cherished, and that often accompanied him on his pheasant hunts through the Delta islands. Tom was well loved by all his fishing, hunting and diving buddies as well as his family, friends, and his fiancée, Cathy Cofer.
He never hesitated to lend a helping hand and he will be truly missed.
Tom is survived by two brothers, Jeffrey Stumph of Martinez and Stephen Stumph of Cortez, CO plus niece, Rebecca Hohloch and nephews, Joseph, Jeffrey and Stephen Stumph. He is also survived by his 91 year old Auntie Marge Moranchek of West Allis, WI and her children: Paula, Mike, Carol, Chuck and Mary Ann as well as his Eau Claire, WI cousins Tim, Tony and Kimberly
An outdoor riverside Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Korth's Pirates Lair Marina, 169 W. Brannan Island Rd., Isleton, CA. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Memorial donations can be made to the www.norcalweimrescue.org at: Northern California Weimaraner Rescue Group, P.O. Box 551, Corte Madera, CA 94976.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Stumph
Pat Kray
October 13, 2009
Jeff & Steve,
I was so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
I knew Tom from 7th grade on through high school, and always liked him.
He will be missed by his classmates from the class of 1969.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sincerely,
Pat McGuiness Kray
October 13, 2009
Another former high school classmate...I'm so sorry to hear about Tom! The family will be in my prayers!! Pam Hadaway Graziano
Kent Massey
October 13, 2009
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I knew him from Concord HS and remember him well. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Debbi (Gregory) Weaver
October 13, 2009
I'm another class mate of Tom's.
It's sad to know he's gone.
He's in good company with so many
other classmates that went before.
We'll hold your family in prayer
to help you find comfort and peace.
October 13, 2009
He will be remembered!
Cynthia Isham
October 13, 2009
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I'm from Concord High and thought he was a great guy. Haven't seen him in years, but always remembered him.
May you dwell on the good times with him and what a gift life truly is ...You're remembered in your sorrow.
Brenda Barnes & Curtis Freeze
October 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Donna Reynolds Joldersma
October 13, 2009
My sincerest sympathy to Tom's family .
From a classmate
Donna Reynolds Joldersma
Class of 1969
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