Thomas "Tom" Bural Ades

July 15, 1932 — October 09, 2023

Thomas Ades

Service Details

Thomas “Tom” Bural Ades, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Webster City, Iowa on July 15, 1932. He was the youngest of nine children but grew up in a house full of faith and love. He developed a love for horses and the rodeo and could always be found at the sale barn every chance he got. He joined the Navy and during that time met and married the love of his life, Ferne Lucille Johnson on February 24, 1951. From their union, they had three sons: Alan, Brian, and Craig. After getting out of the Navy, Tom began his career with the Des Moines Independent School District as a carpenter and worked his way up to Supervisor before he retired. He loved his country music and enjoyed dancing to a good tune, camping, fishing, watching westerns, and spending time with his sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For those who knew Tom, he never met a stranger and always had a joke or witty comeback. He loved to pull pranks on people and had the best sense of humor.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Brian (Patricia) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Craig (Debbie) of Des Moines, Iowa. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, Joseph Ades (Scotta), David Ades (Christina), Heather Killian, Steven Ades (Jenn), Ashton Ades, Christopher Ades (Kary), Alysse Ades, and Ayrron Ades; and two bonus grandchildren, Jake Pray and Maria Munoz (Jake). He leaves 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law; special nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; son, Alan; parents; and all his siblings.

There will be a visitation at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and graveside services to follow at Avon Cemetery starting at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Tom.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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