James Thomas (Tom) Blythe was born in Los Angeles, California on August 31, 1937 to parents Benjamin and Helen Blythe. He graduated from Roseburg (Oregon) Senior High School in 1955. Tom married Barbara Jane Treadway on June 20, 1958, in Vallejo, California. Tom was employed by JJ Newbe
rry’s from 1955-1989, and self-employed in retirement.
There are those in life, by their presence, who are a present to us all. Tom was a husband, a father, a father-in-law, a Poppy, and great-grand Poppy. He was a gift of many things to many people; a leader, a teacher, a coach, a mentor, patient to perfection, and someone who would let you do things “your way” and instinctively know when a helping hand is needed. He truly taught us all to “fish” and the desire to try to be the best we can be.
Tom is survived by his dear wife of nearly 60 years, Barbara Blythe; Children, Tom and Brenda Blythe, Barry and Linda Blythe, all of Stockton, Randy Blythe, of Huntington Beach; and the lights of his life, Grandchildren, Chelsea, Derek, both of Los Angeles, Brooke, Modesto, Haley, Jared, both of San Diego, Randall and Abbie, Spencer, Katie, all of Stockton; and precious great-granddaughter Avery, Modesto; sisters-in-law Sue Treadway, Houston, Texas and Carol Treadway, Modesto, nephew Michael Treadway, niece Teri Herr and great-nephew Matthew Wilson, all of Houston.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Friday February 23, 2018, at 11:30 AM at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95204.