Thomas "Tom" F. Greenwood
July 25, 2020
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Thomas Greenwood, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2020, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 23, 1936, to Earl and Mary (Caputo) Greenwood.
Tom proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for La Pizza House from its time of opening in 1953 through the early 1970’s. Tom retired as an Iron Worker with Union 67 after many years of service, but didn’t let that slow him down. He loved working part-time at the Civic Center and Wells Fargo Arena, as well as volunteering at the Iowa State Fair.
Tom was a member of Calvary Baptist Church prior to becoming a member of First Baptist Church in Johnston.
Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished time spent with his family. He loved attending his daughters’ and grandchildren’s numerous activities throughout the years, never missing an event. Tom especially enjoyed spending time with his daughters building and racing soap box derby cars.
Tom had many interests, some of which included gardening, fishing, riding his bicycle, and tinkering in his garage building and fixing things. He also looked forward to attending high school sporting events long after his daughters and grandchildren graduated.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma; daughters, Mary (Jim) Johnson, Nancy (Dave) Tigue, and Cindy (Bill) King; grandchildren, Sydney (Luke Gude) Johnson, Grant Johnson, and Jack Tigue; as well as a host of other loving family and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Greenwood; brothers, Kenneth Greenwood and Ramon Greenwood.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at First Baptist Church, 8250 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The family requests masks be worn and social distancing is encouraged.
In loving memory of Tom, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Bloem
08/02/2020
I am so sorry for your family with Tom's death. I didn't make it to the funeral because I am well within the group that is susceptible to the pandemic. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa Burgett Gift
08/01/2020
Dear Forever Friends: I'm watching the service online, and I'm sure that dad, Gayle, is watching with me. Words can't express how sorry we are. Tom was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed! May God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Sincerely, the Gift Family
Barbara Andrews
08/01/2020
Love you all and thinking of you at this time in your life, Be so proud of Tom as he was one of a kind.
Todd Jacobus
08/01/2020
I enjoyed seeing Tom at Beaverdale Little League for 10+ years; I dont think he ever missed a game. After his grandkids had graduated from Hoover HS, I continued to see him at sporting events. He LOVED watching high school sports - just like me. I enjoyed many conversations with him over the years. He was a nice man, and I am sorry to hear of his passings. Blessings to the whole Greenwood family.??
Denny and Sharon Littlejohn
07/31/2020
Norma and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Tom is at peace now. Peace to you all as you remember all of the good times.
Diane and Frank Gaulke
07/30/2020
Oh Norma, sending hugs to you. We are sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We'll miss seeing his smiling face at Wells Fargo Arena. Nothing was more important to Tom than you and his family. He certainly lived life to it's fullest. A role model for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family now and in the difficult times ahead.
Bernadean Alexander, Judy & Rhonda
07/30/2020
We are so sorry about Tom's passing. He will be missed greatly. We dearly love you and Tom and will miss the times we had playing dominoes or just visiting. If you EVER need to talk you have my number.
Larry & Betty Martindale
07/30/2020
Dear Norma, Mary, Nancy, Sandy, and family:
Betty and I wish to extend our most sincere condolences to each of you during the passing of our good friend Tom Greenwood. I especially enjoyed visiting with Tom both before and after church, and especially at that donut hole table on Sundays. Tom had a keen sense of humor and was always very upbeat and positive. We know that he will be missed by lots of people in our church as well as family members. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you in the days that lie ahead.
Sharon Teale
07/30/2020
Norma and family, my sympathies to you. I so enjoyed working with Tom and you, and marveled at the love and devotion he showed to you. He was a great man. Love to you.
Nancy McPherson
07/29/2020
So sorry to hear of Toms passing. He always had a smile for everyone.
Connie Capehart
07/29/2020
Norma and family,
Iam so sorry to hear of Toms passing. I always looked forward on seeing you guys at the precinct on
Election day. He was a great man. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers
To all of you during this time.
Kris Barkley
07/29/2020
Mr Greenwood, as I called him, was always a joy to talk to when I was growing up and would visit Mary. He always had a smile on his face and truly cared for his family. Sorry for your loss. He will be missed for sure.
Kathi Sircy
07/28/2020
Oh Norma, We were so sad to hear of Tom's passing. It won't be the same at the Civic Center, whenever we open again. I'll always remember him as smiling, full of fun and such a positive presence to work with. I hope your grief will be short, and your life will be filled instead with all the wonderful memories you had together and with family. Hugs to you, Norma!
(I work at the CC, David W's wife)
Sharon Montgomery
07/28/2020
Norma I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a joy to work with at the Civic Center. Going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evonne and Doug Kouba
07/28/2020
We are so sorry to hear of Toms passing. We loved working with him (and you) at the Civic Center the past several years. What an upbeat, nice person; he will be sorely missed. Sending you hugs through this difficult time.