Interment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Burn Center, or Disabled Amercian Veterans.
Thomas Hill “Tommy” Anderson, 48, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Glenwood, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2011 in McPherson, Iowa. He was born June 8, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert & Delores (Downing) Anderson. Tom graduated from Glenwood High School in 1980. He earned an Associate Degree from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Tom faithfully served his country in the Navy, Coast Guard and Army National Reserve. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eagles. Some of Tom’s interests included hunting and fishing. He was also a talented mechanic and worked on many cars throughout the years. He was a third generation locomotive engineer and was employed with Burlington Northern Railroad. Tom was a kind and loyal person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceding Tom in death were his grandparents, Dennis & Verna Downing & Tom & Pauline Anderson. He is survived by his parents, Robert & Delores Anderson; sisters, Vicky & husband David Rodgers & their children, Collin & Shelby Rodgers; Tina & husband Rick Barham & their children, Madisen & Turner Barham all of McDonough, Georgia; extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation:Friday, April 22, 2011
1:00 PM
212 S. Locust Street
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Friday, April 22, 2011
3:00 PM
212 S. Locust Street
Glenwood, IA51534
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From our Family to yours, you are in our Hearts and Prayers, please accept our deepest condolences, God Bless and may he show you comfort. Vancouver, Washington
The members of Railroad Workers United across North America offer our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies to the family and friends of our fallen union sister Trish Hyatt.
I am deeply sorry for your loss and the loss of a fellow brother. Saying a prayer for you and your family. Breanna Sutton- Locomotive Engineer BLE&T local 238 Tacoma, WA.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that he is mourned by his union brother and sisters all over the country.
Ojibwa, WI
We recently lost two brothers here in the BNSF Seattle Terminal, and when I heard the news of our brother and sister it absolutely broke my heart. Please accept our deepest condolences. We share in your grief.
– Jen Wallis
BLET Division 518
Recording Secretary, Railroad Workers United
Very sorry for your loss…
we remember the many days and nights that Tom spent at our home during high school and he became like a second son to us. He will be missed.
Anderson Family – On behalf of all the BLE&T members in Washington State, I offer our most sincere condolences for your loss. God bless and comfort you all in this time of great sadness.
Mike Elliott, Chairman
Washington State Legislative Board
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Bob and Deloris,
In this time of sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Danny and Doris
Tom is one of those people that you will never forget. He was an asset to our class and we will miss him. He was always happy and had a heart of gold. We had so much fun at our reunion this year. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Delores and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, may God be with you through these next few days and months to come.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at such a sad time Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of Tom.
We just had supper with him a couple weeks ago.
Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You.
It was so good to reconnect with Tom at the reunion. We shared childhood memories and talked about where life had taken us. Tom has always brought a smile to my face and a sense of happiness to my heart. He will be missed. You raised an amazing son who touched many lives, including mine.
Bob & Delores, Our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Words just aren’t adequate at a time like this but just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you His comfort and strength. Tom was a wonderful young man and he will truly be missed.
Tom and I dated when I was a teacher at Creston. He was a kind person, with a heart of gold, and fun to be around. I am sad to hear this news. You are in my prayers.
Bob, Delores and Family,
We are all deeply saddened by this news. Please know that if there is anything the kids or I can do to help with anything we are just a phone call away.
You are in our prayers.
Papa Tom will be deeply missed! Mark, Alexis, Hannah,and Ethan will miss their papa. There isn’t enough we can say to make it any better, just know we love and care for you all. Love Jeremy and Angie Rounds and family.
Bob and Delores, we were so saddened to hear of the loss of your son, Tom. We lost a son when he was very young. There is no good way to get through your grief but to remember the good times and the time you had together. May God bless you and keep you and bring you peace.
I met your son 3 years ago and we became fast friends and spent hours on the phone talking about our lives, significant others at the time, and plans for the future. He was my rock in so many ways. You raised him to be an amazing man and he touched so many lives. He will be missed. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Mr.& Mrs. Anderson, Vicky and Family, Tina and Family
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all.. I will always hold a place in my heart for Tom.
Please know that he was loved deeply by someone in North Carolina.. I miss you Sweetie
Rob, Delores, Vicky & family Tina & family. I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was at Dicks’ visitation March 29th. He always had a smile for me & he told me that night that he was there for me anytime I needed him. He was so sweet & sincere I just knew he meant every word. My sincere sympathy. With love. Marilyn Fils
Our heartfelt sympathies to Delores, Bob, girls and family. We wish we could get back down home to support you in person, but know we thinking of you just the same. I recall our nice visits last fall at our Glenwood 50-yr Class of 1960 reunion and sharing the pride in our children and families. We can only imagine the pain in losing one of our children and the shock of Sunday’s phone call. I joined the Masonic Lodge and became a 3rd Degree Master Mason just a couple of weeks ago. I never met Tom but know a Brother Mason’s faith has him in a good place for ever more. Please let me or any of our classmates know if there is anything we can do for you.
Deloris and Bob i am sorry hearing about your son. It is always sad when we lose someone but my thoughts and prayers are with you and with his family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Kim Stewart, Alpharetta GA
Bob and Delores,
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Your friends;
Evan & Janet Johnson
Bob, Delores, Vicky, Tina and family: Words can not express how deeply saddened we are for the loss of Tom. He was a very special person with a huge heart. May all the good memories comfort you. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all of you.
Bob, Deloris and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was such a great person and he will be missed. We will cherish the pictures we have of Tom taken at our home in Creston for our son’s first birthday. Trevor referred to him as “Uncle Tom”. May the memories you have and those that people share with you help to get through the rough times. Our sincere sympathy, Ken, Lisa, Trevor, Garrett and Kelsie Wasson, Platte City, MO
Tommy was a great guy, friendly and generous. Whenever I saw him around town he would come over and visit. Whenever we bumped into each other at the local restaurants he would join me and we had such wonderful conversations about his family. He expressed how much he loved his parents, sisters, and nephews and nieces. I also can relate how much he cared for everyone he connected with. I know that even his cousins in town thought of him as I did. Heaven will welcome him but we will miss him.
Just learned of your loss and feel so badly for you and your family. Our prayers go out to you.
Bob, Delores, Vicky & family, Tina & family. We
are so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a special person. Sorry we are unable to make it back to Glenwood for services but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Bob, Delores, Vicky, Tina and families: We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, Linda, and Miss Hazel
Rob and Delores, your friends at Parramore’s are just stunned by your sudden loss. We have been praying for God’s grace to get you through this. We are all deeply saddened. God bless you and your family.
Steve and Linda Shettle
Rob, Deloris and family. Our hearts are so heavy for you and your famiiy in the loss of your son Tom. May you feel the presence and love of Jesus through all this sadness. Please know we will keep you in our prayers.
Bob & Betty Elswick
Lake Lure, NC
Tina, Vicky and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers. I know that it will be hard without Tom but continue to live each day as a tribute to your brother, you know he would want your lives to be full. With Deepest Sympathy.
Smile Because He Lived
You can shed tears that he is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back,
or you can do what he’d want:
Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.
He was one of the nicest, kindest, giving persons we have ever met. Dale and Carolyn
I will never forgot Tom. He left his mark on everyone that he came in contact with. He helped me diagnose many car problems over the last 7 years and I will miss our talks that we had outside of the motel in Lincoln.
Tommy was the best friend anyone could possibly hope to have in life. He left his mark on life and anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him, will never forget him. My most sincere condolences to his beloved family.
We were so shocked to learn of Tommy’s tragic death. Rick worked with him on the BNSF and he became part of “our family” for a time a few years ago. He liked to come to our farm and help with the calves & horses. But most of all he enjoyed our grandchildren, especially “Kettie”. We have pictures of him leading her around on her pony. He was a wonderful person & we will miss him,but he is only a memory away.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Tom was a wonderful person and he will always hold a special place in our hearts. It seems like yesterday when he dropped everything and came down to help us finish Sally’s apartment on his vacation. He was a kind and giving person and I know God welcomed him home with open arms! We love all of you and wish we could be with you as you go through this trying time!
Love,
Ben and Susie
When it came to cars Tommy was relentless in diagnosing a problem, he helped me several times. Tommy was also a proud member and President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 642. Rest in peace Tommy and HIGHBALL, YA LOOKED GOOD ON THIS SIDE
Words are often insufficient to express our thoughts and feelings. I have been thinking about how I might feel if one of my boys passed, suddenly and apparently in a senseless way. I can’t really. But I do want you to know that I am thinking of you and hope that the pain will pass, quickly if possible.
Tom was always such a good friend to me.I knew him since 1997 but he made me feel like i knew him my whole life was always there for me.I am going to miss him he was great.
Brian Moore
Delores & Bob & Family So Sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Mr.& Mrs. Anderson and family. It was tragic news to learn of Tom’s passing. He will be greatly missed and always remembered with a smile for who he was and how he cared for family and friends. Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
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