Thomas E. Baldwin
August 20, 1962 - August 23, 2021
Huntington Beach CA
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Thomas E. Baldwin
August 20, 1962 - August 23, 2021
Huntington Beach CA
Obituary
Thomas (Tom) Edward Baldwin passed away peacefully in hospice care on August 23, 2021, after losing his battle with colon cancer. Tom is survived by his siblings, Mary A. Baldwin, Elmer (and Laura) Baldwin, John (and Dora) Baldwin, and Mike Baldwin. He had nine adoring nieces and nephews, Steven Baldwin, Elisabeth (EJ) Baldwin, Chris Baldwin, Matthew DeHaven, Rachel DeHaven, Joshua Baldwin, Amelia Baldwin, Ashley Baldwin, and Megan Baldwin. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Elmer N. Baldwin, Jr. (1997) and Mary A. Baldwin (Carville) (2020).
Tom was born in Inglewood, CA and raised in Torrance, CA. He attended St. Catherine Laboure school, North Torrance High School, and Long Beach State University where he studied Film and Television Production. The Boy Scouts of America awarded Tom the honor of Eagle Scout.
Early in his professional life, Tom was a movie producer, director, writer, and actor. His credits include those popular titles such as, “Future Force”, “Deadly Prey”, “Killer Workout”, “The Bounty Hunter”, “Order of the Eagle”, and of course, “Death Chase.”
See Tom’s IMDB can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0050014/
Tom went on to a successful career in media and marketing, including over 10 years with IEEE Computer Society.
Tom was a resident of Huntington Beach, CA. He was a happy and loving person who made others smile. Never married, he enjoyed reading books, watching movies, riding his motorcycle, target shooting and hunting, photography, travel, and family. Tom was a loving son, brother, nephew, and uncle. He was a good friend, loyal confidant, and exceptionally good listener.
A memorial mass for Tom will be held at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Torrance, CA on Tuesday November 23, 2021, at 10:00AM. Reception for guests to follow the service. A private interment with Tom’s immediate family will be held the following day at Cathedral Memorial Gardens in Garden Grove, CA.
The family sends heartfelt thanks to the many doctors, nurses, and staff at Orange Coast Memorial Care, Fountain Valley, CA for their exceptional treatment of Tom during his final months. Please make cancer screening a regular part of your life. Go see your doctor today and schedule your colonoscopy. More information is available at https://www.cancer.org/
Memorial Mass
- Date & Time: November 23, 2021 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church
- Location: 3846 Redondo Beach Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (310) 323-8900
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8 responses to Thomas E. Baldwin
Elmer Baldwin says:
August 31, 2021
We will miss you buddy. I love you.
Jay Corniea says:
August 31, 2021
John Baldwin says:
August 31, 2021
Tom has always been part of my journey throughout my entire life. My memories are endless and he treated everyone with respect and fairness no matter who they were. He had love in his soul and I will miss him dearly. I love you Tom.
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.
Steve Towles says:
August 31, 2021
Tom was a good man. A gentle soul, he was always, always, the guy who would make sure everyone felt welcome. When I shared the news of Tom’s declining health, my mother, despite a somewhat failing memory, expressed a profound sadness and immediately recalled meeting Tom the day our family moved to Torrance. She said he was the first person to knock on our door. She thought he had had been sent by the welcoming committee because he had a big smile, gave her the history of the neighborhood and asked a great many questions about our family, the kids, where we were from, etc. At a very young age (8), he handled himself like the town mayor. He obviously made a big impression on her and I am profoundly grateful to him for giving her that lasting recollection.
These engaging traits remained evident throughout Tom’s life. I was blessed to be a pretty constant fixture at the Baldwin home and joined them on many of the family trips. Tom, like all of the Baldwin’s, made me feel welcome and part of the family. I was privileged to be able to visit with Tom over the past few months. Despite all the hardships and challenges he was facing, he was always far more interested in what was going on in my life than his own. He dealt with his failing health with a courage and selflessness that will remain with me forever.
God bless Tom and the Baldwin Family.
Mike Oka says:
September 9, 2021
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Baldwin family. Tom was my first and best friend on Glenburn Avenue. I too remember just moving to Torrance, looking out of our garage window and this little boy staring at my from the sidewalk. I went out to say hello, he asked me if I wanted to be friends, and that was that! We were thick as thieves all through our childhood! I posted some photos on the timeline and I wish I could find more. I will always cherish our friendship. As long as we remember him, he will always be with us!