Thomas Edward Stanley

Thomas passed away to eternal life on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Tom resided in Atascadero, Calif. Tom was born in King City on April 2, 1965 to Marion and Viola Stanley. Tom was the oldest of four children. He grew up in King City and attended San Lucas Elementary and graduated from King City High School in 1984. Tom resided and worked in King City at King City Glass for 21 years. In 1995, he married Karen, the love of his life. Tom and Karen have two children, Brook and Shane Stanley. Fourteen years ago, Tom and Karen moved their family to Atascadero.

After a few more years at King City Glass, he started his second career in Law Enforcement at Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero in 2007. Graduating in Department of Police Services Academy 012 as a Hospital Police Officer, Tom worked both custodial and patrol positions before accepting an Administrative Assignment as a Transportation Officer. Tom volunteered at San Luis Obispo Special Olympics opening ceremony and awarded many Special Olympic Athletes. Tom continued to advance in his career and became a Field Training Officer. Dedicating his time to train the newly hired officers. Tom put care and compassion into his work as a Police Officer and recently was promoted to a supervisory role as a Hospital Police Sergeant. He was known for his kind smile, great personality and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

Tom enjoyed fishing, bike riding, camping, water skiing, and spending time with his family. He loved spending his free time going on adventures. Tom wasn't a stranger to anyone and often he was found making people laugh. Tom created lifelong friendships with many people.

Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Brook; son, Shane; parents, Marion and Viola Stanley; brothers, Doug and Bill; and his sister, Gwen. He is survived by many nephews, niece, family, and friends.

End of Watch 1630 hours on Dec. 31, 2021

A Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 followed by a Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Eddington Funeral Services Chapel on 429 Bassett St. in King City.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com.

Published in King City Rustler · January 5, 2022