Brennand, Thomas Clifford Thomas C. Brennand, 76, quietly passed away on March 22, 2010 in Folsom, California. Tom was most known for his great intelligence and humor, as well as his devotion to his family. Tom was born June 4, 1933 in Long Beach California where he grew up serving as a Boy Scout, altar boy, scholar and athlete. He graduated with honors from Long Beach Poly High School in 1951 and enrolled at Long Beach City College the following year. While in college, Tom met Donna Peterson while they were both working part-time at a local drug store. They dated, fell in love and were married in 1953. Tom joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and was quickly selected for Officer's Candidate School. In 1953, Tom and Donna moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, where Tom finished his training and graduated as a second lieutenant. Deciding to embark on a military career, kept the family on the move. Tom was sent to serve at Ft. Lewis, Wash. in 1954 where his first son Mike was born that year and his second son Pat was born the following year. In 1956, Tom was transferred to a military base in South Korea for a year as Donna and the two boys moved to southern California to be with relatives. Following Korea, the Brennand family moved to Ft. Dix, New Jersey where Tom and Donna's 3rd son Terry was born in 1958. From New Jersey, it was on to Ft. Richardson Alaska, where Tom and Donna's youngest son Chris was born in 1960. After 3 years in Alaska the family kept up with military tradition and moved about the country. In the 60s, the family moved to Ft. Benning, GA in 1962, Grand Rapids, MI from '63 to '66. From 1966 to 1967 Tom, now a captain, served a year tour of duty in Vietnam as a company commander. Tom served with honor and distinction during the war, in the Central Highlands and Saigon, earning a Bronze Star during his duty. Tom and family were transferred to Ft. Monroe, VA where Tom was promoted to the rank of Major in 1968. After serving 3 years at Ft. Monroe, Tom was sent back to South Korea for a year before the family moved permanently to California for a stint at Ft. Ord, CA. in 1971. While in Salinas, Tom was promoted to Lt. Colonel and retired from the Army after a honorable and distinguished career in 1977. While in Salinas, Tom and Donna were able to see all four sons grow up, graduate from high school and college and get married. After, 20 years in Salinas, Tom and Donna moved to Folsom, CA, looking for a change in scenery and new adventures. Tom spent the last 20 years of his life doing what he loved best, spending time with friends and family throughout California. Tom seldom missed a graduation, first communion, wedding, basketball game or any event involving his 6 grandchildren, his sons, or nieces. For the last two years, Tom spoke fondly of his wife of 51 years, Donna, and his sister Barbara Conlisk and brother Johnny Harris. He loved to tell both sad and funny stories of their times together in Long Beach, Salinas and Folsom. No one will ever forget Tom's warmth, quick wit, hearty laugh and encyclopedic knowledge. Tom is survived by his sons Mike (Shannon) of San Antonio, TX, Pat (Vivian) of Salinas, Terry (Nancy) of Folsom and Chris (Sandy) of Burlingame. He is also survived by grandsons, Chris of Houston TX, Kevin of Biloxi, Miss., Scott of San Francisco, and Alec of Chico and granddaughters, Alexandra and Kristen of Burlingame. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Donna in 2004, his parents, his sister Barbara and his brother Johnny. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 at 3 PM at Miller Funeral Home 507 Scott St., Folsom, Calif., followed by a reception at Tom's home, 135 Teceira Way, Folsom. In lieu of flowers, donations can made to the American Cancer Society . Published in The Sacramento Bee on March 24, 2010