Thomas Earl Plante born January 7, 1959 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in China Lake to Carole Downard & Archie Edward Plante. He passed away at home in Bakersfield, California after a long struggle with Pancreatic Cancer on February 12th at 9:39 a.m.
He is survived by his loving wife Camie Lyn Plante; sons, Mitchell Dean Farnsworth and Cody Alan Houchin; grandson, Clayton Thomas Farnsworth of Bakersfield; his siblings Anthony “Tony” James Plante (Bakersfield), Mark Edward Plante (Houston, TX), Michael “Mike” Emerson Plante (Rosamond), Tim Vincent Plante (Grover Beach) & Melinda Elizabeth Wyly (Lake Isabella); many more nieces, nephews, family and friends that love him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Carole Plante; Grandparents, Jim and Bernice Downard.
Thomas, Tom, Tommy or “Unkie” as he was known by those close to him, was a kind, loving and humble man. He graduated in 1977 from Kern Valley High School where he was very active in the FFA and a member of the Baseball Team. He had a long and successful career, of 37 years (November 1, 1982 until his passing), with Pengo Wireline of California where he worked his way up to Co-Owner & Operator. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Catholic Church.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
Special thanks to Hoffman Hospice for their support during Tom’s final days. Also, to the St Francis Choir and his work family at Pengo Wireline.
