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Thomas Earl Schmidt
1955 - 2025
BORN
1955
DIED
2025
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Thomas Schmidt Obituary
July 16, 1955 – July 11, 2025
Thomas Earl Schmidt, better known as Tom to his family and friends, passed away on July 11, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Born on July 16, 1955, to Verna and Paul Schmidt, Tom was the youngest of three brothers. He spent 38 years working at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory/Boeing in Canoga Park.
Tom was an active member of the community and a longtime member of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge, joining in 1998. Over the years, he served in several leadership roles, including Exalted Ruler, chairman of Flag Day, chairman of new member interviews, and was honored as Elk of the Year and Tall Elk twice for his contributions.
Tom was a devoted husband and father, who took great pride in his family and their accomplishments. He leaves behind his cherished loved ones; his wife of 48 years, Donna; his two children, Erin (Elliott) and Peter (Elizabeth) and his granddaughter, Poppy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's honor to the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge. Please call 661-252-8424 if you plan on attending.
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