Thomas Eugene Blackett
May 16, 2018
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Thomas Eugene Blackett, age 67, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home in West Des Moines.
Thomas was born February 3, 1951 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Alfred and June Blackett. He moved to Newton, Iowa in 1953 and graduated from Newton High School in 1969. Thomas attended the University of Iowa and was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. He moved to the Des Moines area in 1975 and graduated from Drake University that same year. He earned an Accreditation in Public Relations. He was employed by American Chiropractic Association, Iowa Development Commission, Des Moines Business Record, and NCMIC. Thomas was a former board member of Stage West Theatre.
He is survived by his brother, David (Sarah) Blackett of Newton, IA; sister, Karen (Gregory) Trost of Omaha, NE; and his nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and June Blackett.
Cremation will occur and Thomas will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Thom
06/01/2023
Tom was my manager not once, but twice in my early career. He taught me valuable skills and lessons that have served me well in my profession over the years. I'm profoundly grateful for his guidance and patience when I was young and finding my way. He was a great role model in many ways, and I look back at our time together with great humility and admiration. In recognition of his love for British history, I bid thee a fond farewell and Godspeed, Sir Thomas!
Shirley
05/29/2018
I worked with Tom for many years and I just learned of his passing. I am so saddened to hear about it. RIP Tom.
Ed
05/22/2018
As Toms colleague at ACA, I would like to express sadness at his passing. Tom was a pleasure to work with and always very helpful and supportive.
Ron Lambert
05/21/2018
I am so sorry to hear this news. He was one of the founders of StageWest Theatre Company, for which I am eternally grateful. He gave us wisdom, humor, focus, and great instincts - just as he did in life. It was his idea to name the theatre StageWest - hooray for him! I loved him as a friend and colleague. We were best friends for many years. My heart goes out to his family.
Dee & John Longdin III
05/21/2018
Dave and families, so sorry to hear of your brother Tom's passing. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. May God comfort & guide you all through the days ahead.
Jean Houser Duggan
05/21/2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Remember him fondly from the old Lambs Grove bunch.
RIP.
Jean Houser Duggan
David Huey
05/21/2018
Many condolences and prayers for Tom's friends and relatives! Though I haven't seen Tom for years, he has always held a special place in my memories. Tom was my supervisor at the Business Record. He was so jolly, fun, and wise -- such a good person! Whenever there were problems with staff he was able to bring people together. I know he's in heaven because he was such a good soul!
Dana
05/20/2018
Tom and I were very good friends for many years, and I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was always the sweetest person to me and my family. I loved him very much.
Cheryl
05/18/2018
Karen and Dave, Im overwhelmed with sadness hearing of Toms passing. Ive know him all my life and will always remember the wonderful times Ive had with him growing up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.