Thomas “Tom” Coyle passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, at his home in Freshwater, CA. Tom was first and foremost a family man. He was devoted to his wife Betsy, and his two sons, Jared and Aaron. Watching them grow up was his greatest joy. He also leaves two daughter-in-laws, Jenny and Desiree and four grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Lily, and John who he adored.
Tom loved the outdoors. He spent nearly 40 years working in various parks in Nevada and California, always committed to preserving and enhancing our nations public spaces, culminating his career as Parks Manager for the City of Eureka before retiring in 2015.
Tom was a gifted artist. Working mainly in oils he created many beautiful paintings for family and friends. He also used his art to promote and assist in fund raising for causes he was passionate about, such as the Restore Hetch Hetchy program in Yosemite National Park.
A man of quiet strength and integrity, with a great love for family, nature, and art, Tom will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to a simple grave side service at Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna, California on Saturday November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm.
