Thomas Harper
June 07, 2008
Thomas B. Harper, 60, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Kavanagh on Grand, in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be at 6:oo p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Tom was born September 28, 1947 in Des Moines to Robert and Jane Harper. Tom married Nola Strawn on June 21, 1972. He owned and operated Harper Automotive. Tom loved being with his family. He was an avid Hawkeye fan. Tom especially enjoyed playing golf. He had a fondness for cooking. He was very attached to his cats, Butterscotch and Cleopatra.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Nola; his children, Eric (Joyce), Stacy (Steve) Stroud, Austin (Kristin); his parents, Robert and Jane Harper; his sister, Monica (Jan) Post; his brother, Greg (Cherie) Helms; his grandchildren, Ashley, Megan and Ryan Stroud, Alex and Murphy Harper and Ella Grace Harper; along with 2 nieces and 1 nephew as well as many friends who will miss him.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tom’s family in his loving memory.
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Joshua and Holly Blunck
06/11/2008
I am sorry for your loss. I learned alot from Tom. I appreciate all the advice he gave me when I picked his brain about car trouble and the indirect guidance I gained as a youngster hanging out with Austin. I also thank him for tackling a tractor tire that a few of us neighborhood kids accidently rolled down the Broad Street hill before it could kill anybody on South Union. He will be greatly missed and I think of him fondly.
Ruby Thomason
06/09/2008
Nola, my thoughts and prayers are with you still and when you're ready I'm here to be a sounding board...............
Jackie Shandri
06/09/2008
I was so sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. Peace be with you.
Denise, Jason and Taylor
06/09/2008
We were very sad upon hearing the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.