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1933
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2017
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Tom Tyrrell Obituary
Tom G. Tyrrell, age 83, of Garretson, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Monday, July 17, 2017, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Garretson. Memorial visitation will be from 3-5:00 PM Sunday at the church, with a Christian Wake Service and Rosary beginning at 5:00 PM. Memorials are preferred to a local charitable organization.
Tom "Thompson George" was born Nov. 2, 1933 in Iroquois, SD to parents Pierce Tyrrell and Marie (Marsh) Tyrrell. After graduating from Iroquois High School in 1951, Tom enlisted in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Kaskaskia, an oil tanker, during the Korean War.
On May 21, 1955 he married Rose Welsh at St. William's Catholic Church north of Yale, SD. He worked in school administration as high school principal in Rosholt, SD, and superintendent of schools at Veblen, Waubay, White River and Garretson, SD.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 63 years, Rose, Garretson; sons, Bruce, Belle Fourche, SD, Brian (Brenda), Garretson; daughter, Brenda, Garretson, and daughter-in-law, Kelli Tyrrell. Grandchildren: Tara (Kyle) Johnson, Newton, IA, Renee (Tyler) Roth Van Meter, IA, Heather and Jacob Tyrrell, Garretson, Alex Jenson, Trosky, MN; 5 great grandchildren: Kylee,Riley, and Charlee Johnson; and Connor and baby Roth; 6 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; and a nephew, Bill Tyrrell, Grand Forks, ND.
Tom was preceded in death by sons, Steven and Brent "Tommy" Tyrrell, his parents Pierce and Marie Tyrrell, his in-laws, Emmet and Blanche Welsh, and brother, Bill Tyrrell.
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July 14, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14
July 14, 2017
My condolences. May the thoughts at Hosea 13:14, where God promises to reverse deaths effects, bring a measure of comfort during this difficult time.
Terry Tronson
July 14, 2017
Rose, Brain and family,
May God's peace and love be with you at this time.
Our loved ones are with us always, they live on in our hearts and in our minds.
God bless...
John Sweet
July 14, 2017
Sorry to hear of the passing of this Iroquois guy. Tom did a lot for education at all levels in SD
Keith Haffer
July 14, 2017
To the Tyrrell Family,
It was with great sadness for us on hearing the passing of Tom. Jeri and I always enjoyed our interactions with him.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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