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Thomas BETTS Obituary

Thomas Michael Betts died on September 7, 2015, at the age of 57. Born May 27, 1958, Tom graduated from Bella Vista High School and UCLA. He met his wife, Kelly Steele (deceased, 2014), in Southern CA and eventually moved to the Sacramento area, where they raised their two children, Samantha and Kyle, and lived for the past 22 years. Tom is survived by his children, father, mother, step-mother, sister, 2 step-sisters, and step-brother. A Memorial Service and reception will be at 11:00 am on Friday, September 18th at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks CA. Tom was passionate about sports and not afraid to speak his mind. His big heart and sense of humor will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the "Samantha and Kyle Betts Trust Fund" at Westamerica Bank, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742 would be appreciated.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Sep. 12, 2015.

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William Schumann

January 3, 2025

Tom was my pledge brother (too) and he was Mr Cool He would invite you over to hang out and smoke some clove cigarettes watch a football game or and he´d take along to get a burrito at Campos - I often think of him and Tim Gutteridge enjoying each other´s company or Tim tapping me on the leg nonchalantly so I wouldn´t hit the car in front during stop and go on the 405.

Steve Richardson

September 18, 2015

Tom was my roommate during my first year at UCLA. He was very welcoming and I'll always remember the great times living in the wing at Theta Delta Chi.

Casey R

September 18, 2015

Tom, I'll never forget your generosity and will always be entertained by the many memories of sharing an office wall with you. Sorry to see you go but you'll live on in the records you shared with me. Thanks for the laughs

Larry Dubie

September 18, 2015

Although we hadn't seen much of each other in the past years Tom, I've always considered you amongst my best of friends. So many good memories of all the fun we had in high school, our shared love of sports, a golf game here and there ...... I will miss you much.

September 13, 2015

I miss you my friend! Ever day I keep looking for an email from you!! You had a great heart you will be missed so much!!
Love, T

Dave H

September 13, 2015

You never gave up and stayed a strong , good hearted person. Thank you Tom. You will be missed.

Terry Carson

September 12, 2015

I will miss you my friend! You will always have a special place in my heart! Love ya!!

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