Thomas Michael Conatser passed away on July 29, 2014. He had a fulfilling life as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandpa.

Tom's warm and ready smile was inviting to all. Tom was a true friend to not only to all his family but those whom he came to know through the years.

He was born on June 17, 1945, in Napa, to Barbara and Clarence Conatser. He graduated from Napa High School in 1963. As a young man, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. This was just the beginning of a life filled caring for animals.

Tom met the love of his life in December 1963. They were married on June 27, 1964. They just celebrated 50 years of love and devotion. Together, they set a wonderful example of true love.

Tom will be deeply missed by his wife, Marsha; his four children, son Matthew and wife Ebbie Conatser, daughter Michelle and husband Scott Reisinger, son Michael and wife Holly Conatser, and daughter Mandy and husband Craig Sterling; six grandchildren, Sommer Hageman and husband Brian, Stephanie Killingsworth and husband A.J., Dylan Sweigart, Cole and Alexa Conatser and Thomas Sterling. He was also blessed by one great-grandson, Brayden Hageman; two brothers and their wives, both of Napa, John and Judy Conatser and Perry and Vicky Conatser; and four nephews and one niece.

The things most valued in Tom’s life revolved around his family and friends. He was a faithful servant of Jehovah God for over five decades. He dedicated his life to him on March 6, 1956, and lived up to his dedication until his death. He declared his faith by actively serving as an elder in the local Napa congregations since 1972. In recent years, he served as a full-time proclaimer of the good news of God’s Kingdom with his wife, Marsha. His faith sustained him all his life.

Tom was a contractor in Napa for many years. He was owner and operator of Napa Valley Plastering, Inc. In his spare time, Tom learned to fly. He enjoyed soaring the skies with family and friends. He also loved camping, fishing and spending time with his family.

Tom will be greatly missed by not only his family, friends and those in the congregation, but by all whose lives were so fortunate to have been touched by him and his intense Christian love.