LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Thomas Steven Schefcick, “Tom,” born in San Francisco on Feb. 5, 1948, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018, in Witter Springs.

Tom graduated from Upper Lake High School in 1966 and shortly after he was drafted into the Army, where he was deployed to Vietnam, where he served our country for two years.

Tom worked as a general contractor for many years. Tom discovered that he had a "green-thumb" and he became an accomplished gardener, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, deep-sea diving, making beef jerky, riding motorcycles, three-window Chevy coupes, 1967 to 1969 Chevy Camaros and driving fast.

While relaxing, he watched “Gunsmoke,” “Married with Children,” “The Three Stooges” and “The Lone Ranger” (especially the new movie version), also the new movie version of “Dennis the Menace.”

When he was not watching television, he always had a radio on playing classic rock. His favorite groups were The Doors, Rolling Stones and he recently discovered Tom Petty.

Tom was kind-hearted, generous, always helpful to anyone, quiet, and reserved. Very few members of his family or friends ever seen his great sense of humor.

Tom was a lifetime member of the Lake County Historical Society. He collected rare vintage photographs of Bartlett Springs, Upper Lake, Witter Springs (Bachelor Valley) and Blue Lakes.

Tom is survived by his beloved companion, Georgine Hunt; son, Jason (Heather) Hunt; grandson, Danny Hunt; sisters, Linda Alexander, Marge Ransom, Marsha Schefcick, Jeanne Hadley, Cindy Schefcick, Patricia Schefcick and Helen (Kip) Theno; nieces and nephews, Allen, Peter (Jennifer), Steven, Tommy, Danny, Mark, Doug, Jessica, Christine, Jake, Finn, Roan, Harper, Brandon and Devon; numerous great nieces and nephews; his cherished extended family, Ady, Les, Angel and Junior Christianson; and his closest friends, Frank Hodge, Carl Petersen and Ralph Gambonini.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Pete Schefcick.

By request of Tom, there will be no memorial service.

Tom was loved by all and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 1235 South Clark St., Suite 910, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

Rest in peace, we love you Tom.

Arrangements and Care entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, www.jonesmortuarylakeport.com, 707-263-5389.