Thomas Ronald Haag

On April 12, 2025, Thomas Ronald Haag returned to his Father in Heaven after 87 years of joyful life. Tom was born on April 23, 1937, the second (and only living) son of Carl Louis Haag and Irene Louise Gray, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tommy grew up in Salt Lake City, surrounded by loving extended family and cousins, and his beloved dog. As a young man, Tommy was an avid scouter. He spoke fondly of his time at the Philmont Scout Ranch as a teen. Tom attended South High School in Salt Lake City where he played on the school baseball and basketball teams. From 1957-1959, Tom served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the Japanese Islands (Northern Far East Mission). When he returned to Utah, he completed a Civil Engineering degree and graduated from the University of Utah in 1963.

Thomas met and married Linda (LynnDee) Chase while attending the University. They were married 21 June 1963 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tom worked as an engineer for the State of California until his retirement in 2001. Tom and LynnDee resided in Sacramento where Tom was a devoted husband and father of five, making sure his children had many opportunities for education and life enriching experiences. These included dance, instrumental music lessons, stage performance, sports, scouting, and service. Tom was an integral part of his children’s lives as a coach and mentor, and took many opportunities for camping and special family trips to visit relatives and to enjoy the beauties of the western United States. As Tom’s family grew to include grandchildren and great grandchildren, his devotion and guidance only expanded.

While engaged in raising a large family, Tom was involved in continuing education as well as many creative hobbies, his favorite being taking photos, 8mm movies, and videos. He also enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, leather tooling, and woodworking. He served continually as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as a scout leader, congregation leader (local Bishopric) and Ward and Stake Clerk. He was an example to all with humble Christlike charity, and never missed making birthday calls to the hundreds of people he called friends.

Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, LynnDee; children: Michael (Jennifer), Stephanie (Dale), Wendy, Michelle (Justen), Tamara (Bruce); 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint chapel located at 6925 Havenhurst Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 4-5 p.m. Harry Nauman & Sons, 4041 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822

Tom will be missed by all who were touched by his happy and friendly demeanor. In honor of our father, grandfather, and friend, we will all “be good and buy bonds”!