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Thomas E. Carder

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Thomas Carder Obituary

Thomas E. Carder

Urbandale

Thomas Carder, 61, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home in Urbandale. The family will receive friends 5-8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 13th at Point of Grace Church in Waukee. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 14th at Point of Grace Church; private family burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Thomas was born August 26, 1953 in Des Moines to Bernard E. and Gloria (Knapp) Carder. He was a Hoover High School graduate. On January 5, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Pedersen. They enjoyed 42 loving years together. Tom and Carol enjoyed daily walks together. Tom was an outdoorsman and loved to fish, boat and spend time with his family. He enjoyed vacationing in Minnesota, Lake Okoboji, and Lake Panorama. Tom enjoyed creating and collecting original artwork.

Tom started working at age 14 progressing to Crescent Chevrolet, Waldinger Corporation and created Quality Manufacturing Corporation in 1995. He enjoyed metal fabrication, working with various artists, taking on difficult projects and working alongside the 503 employees of Quality Manufacturing. He considered each of them part of his extended family.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; children: Melissa (David) Fiala of Urbandale, Daniel (Sharmein) Carder of Urbandale, Michael (Reanna) Carder of West Des Moines; grandchildren: Kale, Macy, Grant, George and one on the way; sister, Kimberlee (Thomas) Griffiths of Clive; brother-in-law, Mark (Kate) Pedersen of Clive; niece, Lindsey DeWitt of Waukee and her children; nephew, Jacob (Christina) Griffiths of Adel and their children; multiple aunts and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation or Blank Children's Hospital. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Carder

35 Entries

JEFF MATCHELL

January 20, 2015

I was so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I thought a great deal of Tom, he was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Michael Wilson Wilson

January 19, 2015

Tom well always be the greatest boss i have and well ever work for. I am really going to miss him.

Rob Dobek

January 15, 2015

Tom was, and is still, an inspiration to all of us that were lucky enough to know him. He's the best boss I've ever had and one of the best people I've ever had the privilege of knowing.
He will be forever missed.

Rick Radcliff

January 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Carder family, I'm sorry for your loss.

Ann Burr

January 14, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a caring person. Your family is in our prayers.

January 14, 2015

Carol and Family,
We were so sorry to hear your sad news. May the love of God surround you, and may you find strength and comfort from family and friends to help you through this difficult time. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Bob and Rita Mowen and family

David Snyder

January 14, 2015

Tom may you rest in peace..many prayers and healing good thought to your family! Tom will be remembered always as a fair hard working man. I will always remember the white shirt and tie no matter the time of day no matter the crisis! R.I.P

Jake Oldham

January 13, 2015

My heart is so heavy, and all the Carders are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to thank Tom one last time for believing in me, and the opportunity he gave me. He truly loved his employees, and cared about their families. You were an amazing person. Thank you for the time you gave me. You will be missed. My family is donating to make a wish in your honor.

Dana Roquet

January 13, 2015

Tom was one of my closer growing up just a block away. Many of us cousins within blocks of each other. Gone too soon. Rest in Peace cousin.

Bertha Murillo

January 13, 2015

Dear Sharmein and family,

I am very sorry to read your father-in-law passed away. So young and so untimely departure. My love and prayers for you and all the family.

Sincerely,
Bertha Murillo

Kathy Manning

January 13, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about this time of sorrow. You will be in our prayers.

January 13, 2015

We are saddened by Tom's passing. We have included Tom and your family in our prayer concerns at our church for several weeks. Now we pray He will give you comfort in your memories. Tom has been a wonderful mentor and influence to our son-in-law, Jason. We appreciate his generous and caring ways. Peace, Drue and Don Cavanaugh

Robert Connolly

January 13, 2015

I will always remember Tom as a respected boss, a mentor, and above all a true friend. I've always considered myself to be very fortunate to have been able to work with him and learn from him over the years. I was always impressed with how genuine he was and the passion he shared for giving back and empowering others to succeed. Tom, you will be deeply missed.

My sincere condolences to the Carder family. He was so much to so many.

Dick O'Hearne

January 13, 2015

Prayers and sympathies to the Carder family and his Quality Mfg. family from all of us at Motion Industries

Krista Oldham

January 13, 2015

My condolences to the family and everyone that knew Tom. I have always held the highest respect for him as a person and as a business owner/boss. I am blessed to have worked for him and for the times we talked. God bless him, his family and friends in these hard times.

Connie Taylor

January 13, 2015

Dear Carol and family,
We were so sad to learn of Tom's passing. He was a blessing in the lives of those who knew him; and with you, Carol, raised a beautiful family. Our hearts go out to you….
Connie Taylor, Stephanie & Rebecca

Jerry

January 13, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Tom's character is reflected in everyone we work with as a supplier to Q-mfg. I will wear a white shirt and tie in his honor this week.

Becki Woodyard-Hopewell

January 13, 2015

Carol and family - My heart broke when I read this news. So many people loved Tom, without exception, my mom (Aunt Lucille) was one of his biggest fans. Every time I spoke with her over the past year, she would always mention both of you. I hope you are able to find comfort in the memories that Tom leaves behind. He was SO loved.

Andy Sytsma

January 12, 2015

Tom was an inspiration to anyone that had the opportunity to meet him. I had the privilege to work "with" Tom for many years and I could not have asked for a better boss. I will always think of Tom every day I walk through the doors of Quality Manufacturing. Tom fought an amazing battle. May he rest in peace.

Stephanie Woodyard-Folsom

January 12, 2015

Im so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Tom and dad are together again.

Rick and Roberta Gilson

January 12, 2015

We met Tom at an open house at Quality Manufacturing when our son Travis started working there. A few years later, our daughter Tara joined the staff. Tom cared about his employees and will be greatly missed.

Suzanne Woodyard

January 12, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Tom gave Steve so much help and support trying to get through the chemo treatments. I'm sure they're together in heaven at peace and without pain.

Amie Mowen/Kirkby

January 12, 2015

My heart goes out to all of you. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

January 12, 2015

Carol, Melissa, Danny and Mike,

I am so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He loved his family very much. Sending thoughts, prayers, peace and strength to you all. Much love...

Beth Bradley McClellan

Alan Carty

January 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Carder family.

Kirk and Ruth Green

January 12, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Kent Buckton

January 12, 2015

Tom is in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful, fun and insightful gentelman. I remember Tom at Hoover and he was always cheerful and happy. I'll never forget, I work at John Deere here in Ankeny and brought over a small John Deere cart that I bought at the plant and completely refurbished it. The last touch it needed was a JD green paint job and Tom said sure, he'd paint that at Quality mfg. and they did a spectacular job. And Tom didn't charge me a cent. That's the kind of guy Tom always was to people kind and happy to help out where needed.

Jackie Eastridge

January 12, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Carol. I know what a great husband, father and grandfather he was. He will be missed.

Rick and Diana Fisher

January 12, 2015

Thinking of your family on this sad occasion, knowing Tom's memory will live on in the wonderful family he raised.

Betty Wassel

January 12, 2015

We are so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He had such a profound impact on our son-in-law (Charlie Harem). Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Dick Southwick

January 12, 2015

Dear Carol and family, I am so sorry for this. Tom meant so much to me and taught me so much without even trying to. I have to believe God looked for the smartest, most caring person he could hope for to help fix the World and make it work better. He found Tom.

January 12, 2015

Lean on the "Hearer of Prayers" to give the family the strength beyond what is normal to cope with these trying times....

January 12, 2015

Our Thoughts are with the Carder family and everyone at Quality MFG. Tom will be missed very much.
MSC Industrial Supply

Jack Textor

January 12, 2015

Tom was a quality fellow who sincerely cared for others, RIP Tom. Thoughts to family, co-workers and friends...

Rita Hosier and family

January 11, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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