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Tom was born in 1951 in Sacramento to Kelvin and Justine Sharp and attended Holy Spirit School and Christian Brothers High School. He earned his business degree from Chico State, was a lifelong member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and then worked in sales and commercial real estate. For the last 30 years, he was a successful SBA business development officer. Tom was also an Army Reserve veteran.
Family was the center of Tom's life. Tom met Ann Heckman in the Bay Area in 1980, and they married in Yuba City on January 4, 1986. Tom's interests included sports, especially golf, and travelling. As a boy, Tom travelled abroad extensively with his family, which fostered in him a great sense of curiosity that he retained throughout his life. Tom also developed a keen interest in bridge and played with some of Sacramento's best. Tom was also one of the country's best shuffleboard players.
Well-read and social, nothing pleased Tom more than sharing drinks and spirited conversation with family and/or friends about sports and culture, or local, state and national politics -at a variety of watering holes or at home. He was a quiet presence with a dry sense of humor and a kind heart - gentle, humble, and deeply loved by all who knew him.
Tom was preceded in death by parents, Kelvin and Justine Sharp, and brothers, John and Bob. In addition to Ann, Kelsey and Taylor, Tom will be dearly missed by brother Terry (Debbie) and sister Pat Perez.
The family will announce the date and location of a Celebration of Life in the upcoming weeks.
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Debbie Orebaugh
March 18, 2026
To the Sharp Family, my sincere condolences for the loss of Tom. My prayers will be with your Family, at this sad time.. Debbie Orebaugh
Hector Huerta
February 18, 2026
Tom was my Little Brother when he pledged the fraternity. I was honored to be his guide as Tom worked to become a Brother. We had many good times at Chico State. We both went to work in the financial services industry. We would connect during fraternity luncheons and reunions. Later in life we both sadly were diagnosed with cancer and were treated at Stanford Cancer Center. Tom displayed tremendous courage and optimism during his cancer treatments. I am so glad Tom had a wonderful and loving wife in Ann. Tom will be missed at Fraternity reunions.
Becky Praun
February 17, 2026
Dearest Ann and family, What a wonderful man and friend. May his life continue in you all and know that he is at peace. A good and faithful servant.
blessings,
Becky
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Stephen Johnson
February 17, 2026
Tom was a wonderful brother in Delta Sigma Pi fraternity. His quick wit was the best!!
I was privileged and blessed to have shared a few years with him. He lit up the room when he was present.
Jim & Ginny Yates
February 17, 2026
It is with sadness that Ginny and I send our condolences regarding Tom´s passing! Tom was a wonderful and considerate brother in our fraternity. He will definitely be remembered and missed as a fun and considerate guy!
Jim & Ginny Yates
Dan Herbert
February 17, 2026
I am so sorry that I missed the opportunity to reconnect with Tom at the DSP reunion in Chico this past summer. Tom and I met living in Shasta Hall at Chico State and then moved out together and lived in two separate Chico neighborhoods together in 1973 and 1974. Tom was my "big brother" sponsor in DSP. During our dorm days, Tom was famous for parking his car in locations that earned him countless parking tickets. His cars glove box was loaded with unpaid parking tickets which I´m sure he finally paid :). I had intended to visit with Tom the year prior in Marin County at the DSP reunion but apparently Tom´s health prevented him from attending in 2024. How I wished I would have had the opportunity to sit down and share a beer and laugh at our crazy Chico State memories. Blessings to Tom´s family as you grieve this loss. Dan Herbert
Guy Walker
February 17, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, but I was very happy to get to spend some time with him in Chico at the last reunion. He was one of the good ones.
Lanford Tobe
February 16, 2026
We were good friends.
Rocky
February 16, 2026
I'm glad I was fortunate enough to be a passenger on Tom's train of life. His wisdom and humor will be sorely missed every Wednesday.
Patty (Lera) Moore
February 15, 2026
Thomas´ brother John was one of my older brother´s very best friends through grammar and high school and beyond. He was one of my favorites and I got exposed a bit to your wonderful family, especially Patty. So sorry that you have lost another loved member.
Terry & Sheila McGrath
February 14, 2026
At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel on our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e., our siblings, friends, children, and perhaps even the love of your life. Many will step down and leave a permanent vacuum. Others will go so unnoticed that we don´t realize they vacated their seats.
This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.
Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.
The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.
I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life. Reap success and give lots of love. More importantly, thank God for the journey.
Lastly, I thank you Tom for being one of the passengers on my train.
Terry & Sheila McGrath
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