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.
Ben and Gina Fletcher
02/02/2013
Tom - we will miss you so much. You have been a good friend for many years. You will hold a special place in hearts always, especially since we were the last couple you married. Now you and Sue are together forever.
Joe and Teresa Anderson
02/02/2013
We will remember you fondly my friend, Rest in peace and God Bless you.
Bob and Susie Holliday
02/02/2013
John and Janis,
Susie and I were sadden to read this morning's paper with the obituary of John's brother, Tom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ruan family.
Bob and Susie Holliday
Joel Keene
02/02/2013
Adam, my heart fell through the floor when I got the news. Thom was a father figure to me. He will be dearly missed. I pray for you and your family during this time and wish you strength and peace. God bless you all.
Laura Wenck
02/01/2013
I am sorry for your loss and will be thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Kim Klein
02/01/2013
A man who gave my family an opportunity when no one else would. He will be deeply missed. It was an honor to have known him. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Fran Klimek
02/01/2013
Adam -- My heart goes out to
you and your family in this
time of sadness. Prayers and
blessings!!!!