Tom Cheal passed away Sunday, December 3rd at the age of 91, in Morgan Hill, his home for 86 years. Born in South San Francisco, Tom moved with his family to their ranch on San Pedro Avenue, where he lived with his late mother, father and sister until 1976. Tom was an active and proud walnut farmer always known for his great sense of style and love of Buicks.
A graduate of Live Oak High School and San Jose State University with a degree in Fine Arts, Tom was a 50-year plus member of the Morgan Hill Grange and the Morgan Hill Flower Lovers Club. Tom is survived by the Barrett and Weller Families, good friends Betty McLaughlin and Nancy Alameda as well as many cousins throughout California. The family wishes to thank the extraordinary care that was given to him at Valley Pines Retirement Inn and Hillview Convalescent. Private services will be held by the family. Donations in his memory may be made to the Morgan Hill Historical Society at PO Box 1258, Morgan Hill, CA 95038.
