Thomas Ambrose Winner Jr., BHS 1962Marin Independent Journal (San Rafael, CA) - Tuesday,
Thomas Ambrose Winner, Jr.
"Tom", 61, passed away on September 23, 2005 from complications of an infection. He was born on September 21, 1944 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and held the area with special fondness.
He and his family moved to South Pasadena and then to Burbank where he went through high school at Burbank High School . He started at UC Davis in 1962, finished his undergraduate work in 1966 and earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1970. He began practicing veterinary medicine in Lafayette, CA - a career which he embraced enthusiastically throughout his life - enjoying working with both animals and their owners, caring as much for the owners' needs as their pets.
He and his wife Reggie met while both were at UC Davis and were married September 25, 1971. In 1972, they moved to Novato and made their home there, getting involved in the community and raising their three sons Rob, 29, Andy, 26, and Marty, 24.
Tom joined the Novato Rotary Club in 1974, maintained perfect attendance, and was always active and involved in club projects. He served the club as president from 1987-88. He enthusiastically supported the ideals of Rotary and developed life-long friendships. He thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Club's roasting each year of the outgoing president, procuring and providing some very outlandish costumes.
In 1990, he was named Novato Citizen of the Year by the Novato Chamber of Commerce with citations noting his participation and leadership in the building of the Novato Youth Center, Cub and Boy Scouts, the Nova-Ro Senior Citizen housing, the Marin County Veterinary Association, and the Animal Advisory Commission for the Buck Center.
Tom also coached youth soccer and was president of the Rolling Hills Swim Team. A long time fan, dating back to his arrival in town of both Novato high schools' sports - he became very active in the Novato High Boosters Club while his sons attended NHS, serving as president of the club for two years. A great fan of all sports and players.
One of the great joys of Tom's life was UC Davis sports, especially football, and he cheered on his beloved Aggies in their upset win over Stanford less than a week before his death.
In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his mother Martha of Burbank, CA, his sister Nancy Loeb (Al), his niece Barbara Loeb (Ira Schechter) and nephew Michael, all of Las Vegas, NV.
All are invited to a celebration of his life at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at Valley Memorial Park, 650 Bugeia Ln., Novato. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Novato Rotary Endowment, c/o Hurst, 2 Alyssum Ct., Novato, CA 94945. Keaton's Mortuary, Novato (415) 897-1151
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