Thomas Heyliger Ruan
January 30, 2013
Thomas Heyliger Ruan, 55, passed away on January 30, 2013. He was born on April 15, 1957 to Elizabeth (Adams) and John Ruan. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and then attended Iowa State University. After college he worked for Iowa Import/Export and for Des Moines Flying Service. He then became an entrepreneur in the food and beverage area.
Tom enjoyed golf and spectator sports including the Dolphins, Iowa and Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ruan; sons, Thomas Adam Ruan (fiancé, Carolyn Cameron) and Phillip Arthur Ruan (Desiree); his grandchildren, Drake and Penelopi Ruan; and brother, John Ruan, III (Janis). Tom was preceded in death by his father, John Ruan, and his sister, Elizabeth Jane Fletcher.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 2600 72nd St., Ste #0, Urbandale, IA 50322. Services are private but condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tina
02/20/2013
I am glad you are no longer in pain. I only wish i had known you better. You meant so much to a lot of people. I know you will be missed. Please say hello to Gus and my mom if you see them. Go where your angel wings take you. Prayers and blessings to the surviving family members.
Kemp Huebner
02/12/2013
I will miss Thom very much. It was a pleasure working with him. With deepest sympathy to his family.
Catherine Macomber
02/05/2013
I am saddened to hear of Thomas's passing at such an early age. My thoughts and prayers go to his surviving family members.
Elise Macomber Hansen and Elise Shuler Geraghty
02/05/2013
To all the Ruan family,
Sending our deepest sympathies to losing Thomas at such an early age. Our thoughts are with you.
Susan Hobson Murrow
02/05/2013
I was shocked and saddened to hear of this early passing. I will always remember Jayne"s little brother "hanging" out with us - a very sweet guy. My condolences to the family.
Anne Wolf Adcock
02/04/2013
God & peace be with you at this time. Thom was a friend to all. A great listener to bounce ideas off. His life touched so many others. RIP.I will always miss him.
Thomas G. Nelson
02/04/2013
Tom Ruan was a very special friend, He was always there for me, and I will miss him dreadfully.
My mother, sister and brother join me in sending our sympathy to the family. And if my father were still living, he would recall great visits, and popcorn, with Tom.
Dale and Linda Pettit
02/04/2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Ruan family. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. A donation will be made in Thom's name to the Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary.
Molly Fiddelke
02/04/2013
You took a chance on a 21 year old kid and with that my world changed. You opened up more opportunities for me than I can list and your friendship meant more to me than I can put into words. The only words that seem appropriate are "Thank you". Thank you for taking a chance on me all those years ago when you gave me a job and thank you for your great big heart. I take comfort knowing you are at peace now. You will forever hold a special place in my heart boss man.
My prayers and sympathies go out to Phillip and Adam and the entire Ruan family.
Diane & Ron Romig
02/04/2013
John, Janis and all the Ruan Family;
Please accept our most heatfelt sympathies for your loss of Thom.
Our thouhgts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Laurie McCollom
02/04/2013
Was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a special person and such a wonderful and compassionate friend to the McCollom family, especially when times were rough. We shall miss you and your sense of humor. Rest in peace with Susan. Thoughts and prayers to the Ruan family.
Bob (Nascar) Kahler & Linda Dale
02/03/2013
We are going to miss you so much, our hearts are heavy. We still have two batches of brownies to make you....
Glenn Markley
02/02/2013
My condolence to The Ruan Family. Glenn Markley
Chet Barnard
02/02/2013
Our deepest condolences to the Ruan family from the Barnards. Chester, Bill, George, Jim, and Leslie
Barb Fatino
02/02/2013
It's been many years since I have seen Tom, but I will always remember him as a man with a kind and giving heart. He not only convinced me to go to my first "real" job interview, he also picked me up and drove me there. I was a young kid straight out of college, scared and unsure. He took the time to help me out. 25 years have past and I still work for that company. There were many other times he was there for us. Rest in peace Tom.