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1944
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2015
Thomas Simpkins Obituary
June 18, 1944 - Sept. 30, 2015
Resident of San Jose
Tom Simpkins was born in St. Helena, CA on June 18, 1944 and died September 30, 2015. He grew up in Napa and was the son of Tom and Arlene Simpkins, and the stepson of Ardith Simpkins. He is survived by his sister Jane Thomas (Jerry) and his brother Terry Simpkins (Pat). Tom moved to San Jose in 1971 and worked as a General Contractor in Santa Clara County until his retirement in 2008. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy. Tom was the loving father of Thomas (Tracy) and Eric (Rachel) and the loving grandfather of Riley and Kelly, Emily and Colin.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Julie Billiart Church. Donations may be made to Casa de Clara, Catholic Worker House, 318 N. 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, or St. Julie's Church, 366 St. Julie's Drive, San Jose, CA 95119 for the Feed Ministry or Buildings and Ground projects.
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Mary Casados
October 4, 2020
Rest in peace my dear jury buddy. Hugs to Sandy and family.
Mary Helen Casados
November 21, 2016
Sandy and family, I just found out that Tommy passed on. I am so saddened. He was a great man who loved his family so much. May our Lord embrace you all and give you comfort. Rest in peace, my dear jury buddy. You are missed.
jane kohtz
April 1, 2016
I was saddened to hear that Tom had passed......just heard this news today. My sincere condolences to Sandy and the family.....and may he forever rest in peace.......with love from, Jane Kohtz
Sarine Anderson (Messina)
October 15, 2015
Dear Sandy & family of Tom Simpkins......I had written a message and it did not go through for some reason..
Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I remember Tom from High School. So sad to hear of losing one of our classmates. Whether we knew him well or not, we always are there for each other. Your memories will keep you going. God Bless and be close to all of you.
Sincerely,
Sarine Anderson (Messina)
Reunion Committee Napa High Class of 1962
October 15, 2015
On behalf of the Napa High School Class of 1962, we offer our thoughts and prayers to Sandy and all of Tom's family and friends.
Tom made a significant contribution to his church and his community -- he will be missed. We reluctantly say good bye to our Classmate and friend.
The Class of '62 Reunion Committee
October 10, 2015
I will miss you Tom. We always had fun whenever we had a chance to get together.
The trip that Sandy,you and I took to England will always be a special memory. It was a genuine adventure as we journeyed across the south of the Country, visiting the places our ancestors had touched. It will always have a very special place in my heart.
The family reunion that Cliff and Joan hosted at their beautiful Napa home on the old Simpkins family homestead was also very special time. Those of us on the committee will cherish the time we spent together in all of our planning meetings, phone calls, emails- pulling together to make the day for our siblings and cousins a beautiful party, one that they still talk about today.
Then , there are all of your friends. They have wonderful memories of you, too. The happiness that you brought to their lives, your dedication to St. Julie's Church, the Cursillo movement and the Catholic Worker house . All of your good works of charity and caring for others.
But, most of all, I will remember you for the good example you set for the rest of us as a husband, dad and grandpa.
I will miss you.
Cousin Bill and Denise.
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