Thomas Allen
January 27, 2009
Tom Allen Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2009, from orneriness. Tom was the husband of Lennis Allen, father of Tom Jr. (Debbie) Allen, Jenelle Patterson (Jerry Gymer), and Vonda (Al) Ramsey. Grandfather of Monica Allen, Shawn (Heather) Allen, Ron Patterson, Crystal (Kurt) Loving, Charles S. (Kim) Starmer, Brandi Starmer, and Krystal Starmer, along with 16 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way. Brother to Mable James, Mary (Chuck) McClain. Brother-in-law to Beverly Allen and Edith Allen, and “Uncle Tom” many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his parents Cecil Dale and Adelia Jane Allen, sisters La Von Biddle and Leone Bates, brothers Robert, Ray, Don, and Larry Allen, son Ed Starmer, and one great-grandchild.
Tom was born on May 10th, 1924 in Des Moines. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in WWII. He worked for Pulley Freight Lines, Super Valu, Webb’s Janitor Service, Dave’s Campers, and the Iowa Beer and Liquor Commission.
Tom was actively involved in the Fort Des Moines Odd Fellows Lodge #25, a member of Simpson United Methodist Church, and was camp host at Yellow Banks Park. He loved car racing, square dancing, woodworking, and spending time with his family and many friends. The family will greet visitors from 5 to 8pm, with an Odd Fellows Service at 7pm, on Friday January 30th with funeral services on Saturday January 31st at 11am. Both will be at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens following the service. Please dress casual for the service.
A special thank you to the staff of Mercy Medical Center on 6 North for their loving care of Grandpa Tom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice or Simpson United Methodist Church.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Randy Allen
02/01/2009
Goodbye Uncle Tom. Now you can talk and laugh with Daddy.
Love,
Randy
Cynthia
01/30/2009
Dear Aunt Lennis,
Hoyt & I are very sad to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. I have many fond memories of him & will always remember him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the family.
Love,
Cynthia Fallin
Ellen Terrell
01/30/2009
Janelle,
Just to let you know I am thinking about you. So very difficult to let go of Mom or Dad. I was unaware your dad was part of the Simpson family. I am certain he was greeted by many Simpson friends.
You are in my prayers,
Ellen
meredith allen hochstetter
01/30/2009
Dear Aunt Lennis, So sorry to hear about Uncle Tom You are in our thoughts and prays. Meredith Allen Hochstetter
Renee Clemenson-Johnson
01/29/2009
Hi Everyone!
Even though I am not there, I want you to know that you are all in my prayers! I have so many fond memories of Uncle Tom Tom!!!! With all my heart, love Renee (Raymond/Florence's Daughter), Bill, Madison and Sydney Johnson.
Connie Capehart
01/29/2009
Lennis and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was special to me.Even though I only seen him at craft shows and maybe at the store He always passed
out a hug when I saw him. I will always remember his smile and the
kindness he showed. May you know that God is with you and Tom will
be in your heart forever
Crafter Friend,
Connie Capehart
Linda Dean
01/29/2009
Jenelle so sorry to hear of your loss. Please feel free to call on me for comfort or just a good old cry. I understand the loss. Your friend, Linda Dean
Torrance Staff
01/29/2009
Tom:
On behalf of your co-worker we send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. He raised a good son.
Your friends at YMH-Torrance, Inc.
MKL