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Tom was a fun-loving man. Tom loved the ocean and was an avid sailor. International sporting events were his personal passions. Tom was a wonderful and involved father and a loyal friend to many.
Tom's giving nature has been felt throughout San Luis Obispo County and beyond. A few organizations that he was actively involved in are the Cuesta College North County Campus, San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter and the Old Mission School. He and his wife, Noreen, were instrumental in the creation of a fun learning experience for children in Paso Robles. One of his final wishes was to see the completion of the Paso Robles Children's Museum at the Volunteer Fire House.
Tom is survived by a large, loving family, including his wife, Noreen; daughters, Laura Sherlock, Julie Martin and Meghan Martin; sons-in-law, John Sherlock and Don Westfall; brother, Dominic Martin; sisters, Mary Weyrich and Annie Bowler; sister-in-law, Kate Martin; brothers-in-law, David Weyrich and John Bowler; grandchildren, Riley and Mace Sherlock and Wyatt and Charlie Westfall; aunts, Julie Dembo and Dorothy Martin; uncle, John McFarlane; and many cousins nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence Martin; sisters, Nanette and Patty Kay; and Patty Martin, mother of Laura and Julie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Paso Robles Children's Museum, P.O. Box 2526, Paso Robles, CA 93447.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tom Martin
Norman Epstein
March 30, 2024
I met Tom during those fun filled and joyous years fishing and enjoying Martin Vineyards wines in Rancho Buena Vista ( Cabo).
We all looked up to Tom as he was a quiet strength.
He is still missed and remembered with great fondness.
Roger Ivy
April 30, 2005
Noreen, Tom was an inspiration and a real professional to work with. I very much admired Tom and his kind ways his sense of humor and his approach to a happy life. I feel a deep sense of loss. My deepest condolences.
Roger Ivy
Starr Petersen
April 18, 2005
Dear Noreen,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of Tom. He will be greatly missed. I will always be grateful for him including me in the Sales Meetings held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. That was my first and only trip out of the States. It was an experience I will never forget. Tom was a 1ST CLASS GENTLEMAN! God Bless you and your family.
Starr Petersen
Elena Agostino
April 13, 2005
From all of us who shared 1964 with Tom at Gonzaga-in-Florence, he will be truly missed! Only our wonderful memories are consolation to having lost him.
Norm Epstein
April 12, 2005
Dear Noreen, Meghan and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sandy and I are happy to have had the joy of knowing Tom and you and sharing dinner at your home and on other happy occassions.
I was particularly glad that I got to spend some quality time with Tom at the 24th annual "Fish Off" at Rancho Buena Vista.
Tom left a remakable legacy. One of love, admiration, friendship and joy to all those who were fortunate to know him. It didn't take much for Tom to be happy . . . a pair of shorts and an old tee shirt. May the passing of time ease your burden and the memories grow in fondness.
with sincere condolences,
Norm and Sandy Epstein
Pam Tafoya
April 12, 2005
My sincere condolences to the Martin Family. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Marjorie Elwood
April 11, 2005
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through - to achieve that beauty.
- Tom has earned his butterfly wings -
Deepest sympathy to all.
The Elwood Family
Shell Beach
Dave and Joann Davis
April 8, 2005
Dear Martin Family
Please accept our condolences on your loss of Tom. He will truly be missed by many. He was a wonderful man,husband, father and grandfather.We really only new him because of Laura and John Sherlock. You are all such a wonderful
family and I he will really be missed. Bless you all.
Sincerly,
Dave and Joann Davis
Brad Davis
April 7, 2005
One of The Most Humble Men I've known.
He will be missed by many.
Sail On My Friend, You Are Free.....
Janell Griffin
April 6, 2005
~ It is only fitting that Tom enter Heaven the same time as the Pope ~ Our thoughts are with you, Noreen. Janell, Coach Griffin & Jag, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
Sarah Mathis-Thom
April 5, 2005
Noreen, Julie, Laura and Meghan,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I am sorry that I can't be there, but you are all in my thoughts and in my heart. Much love, Sarah
Robert Weisgarber
April 5, 2005
Dear Noreen,
Please accept Ann's and my condolences on the death of Tom. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the five years I had the privilege of working for Tom at DSI.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rob Weisgarber
Molly & Jpseph Montgomery
April 5, 2005
Dear Noreen, Meghan, and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We will always be grateful for the time we knew Tom. His love of life, generous and kind personality were an inspiration. Love, your neighbors, Molly and Joseph.
Sonja Thompson
April 5, 2005
My condolences to the Martin Family. Tom was a good man, and I know he will surely be missed. Goodbye Tom..
Laura...hello
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