It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Oldfield. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, but more than anything he was a loving, proud dad to JT. Tom passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Mesa, AZ.
Thomas Scott Oldfield was born in Denver, CO on November 17, 1957. He grew up in Denver playing every sport available (often coached by his own father), but baseball was by far his favorite and it became an unending passion in his life. Tom graduated from George Washington High School in 1976. He attended and played baseball at Lamar Community College and Mesa State College.
Whatever job Tom had, coaching baseball and softball was always his side-gig. He coached his nephew and niece as they grew up. He coached JT for many seasons. He coached college-aged, summer teams, coached several high school programs, coached club teams, and individually coached countless kids as they worked to improve their fundamentals, mechanics, and knowledge of the game. He took great pride in being a coach.
Tom is survived by his son JT Oldfield, his sister Pam Hayden, his aunt Margaret Simmons, and his niece and nephews; Alyssa Jarvis, Tyler Hayden, Stuart Hayden, and Andrew Oldfield. He is preceded in death by his mother Janet F. Oldfield (Weedman), brother David A. Oldfield, and father Donald G. Oldfield.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 15th 2022 at 3:30 pm at McCormick Hall in the Community Recreation Center located at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada CO 80003.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Major League Baseball’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program which helps inner city youth have improved access to the game Tom loved.
We are saddened by the passing of Tom. We just saw him here in Utah with JT. You could tell he’s passion in life was baseball but above all JT. JT you are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Dear Family of Coach Tom, We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was so committed to helping the youth of our community. He was a great coach, a great person and our family will miss him as well. Please know that the ripples of his influence and commitment will continue to grow and spread through the lives of young men whose lives were impacted by his commitment to them through baseball. He left us with a wonderful legacy.
We pray that in this time God would bring you grace, mercy and a peace beyond explanation. Your friends always, the Cobble family, (Ethan, Ron and Virginia)
So so sorry to hear about Tom. Great guy – friends since high school. God bless his dear souls. May he rest in Peace.
So very sorry and shocked to learn about Tom. I had a long conversation with him only days before he passed and can hardly believe he’s gone. My heart goes to JT in particular! My own father died when I was a teenager and the experience of course shaped me to this day. Rest In Peace Tom.
I met Tom at Wooden Shoe when our sons were in preschool together. From that day forward, he was not only my friend, he became great friends with my husband. They coached the boys in baseball together and he became a part of our family. Even though he loved baseball with a passion, he loved his son, JT even more. Tom had just moved to Arizona to be closer to JT and we were so excited to have some more adventures with them but God had other plans. JT, I know your dad will be watching over you always, so just look to the heavens whenever you need him ❤️