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Thomas Knorr Obituary
Chandler, AZ
Tom, formerly of Clive, Ia., passed away at his home on Sunday, July 27.
He graduated from Valley High School, West Des Moines, Ia., 1969 and
from Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Mo., 1973 and moved
to Phoenix, AZ in 1975.
He spent 14 years as Supt. of the Phoenix Municipal Golf Course, followed
by a career of metal fabrication companies until his recent retirement. He
had a devotion to scale railroads and was an avid, active member in the Maricopa
Live Steamers, Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by his mother, Leona Knorr of West Des Moines, Ia.; his brother, Mike Knorr Grimes, Ia.; his sisters Beth Morris (Ron) Alta, Ia.; Allison Goughnour (Kevin) Olathe, KS.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, John Knorr, grandparents, an aunt and uncle.
He admired his cousins, nieces and nephews and was blessed to have many friends at the Maricopa Train Park.
A private family service and burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, Des Moines, Ia.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Knorr
Joe Mann
June 6, 2021
July 28, 2015
The one year anniversary of your death was yesterday. We all miss and love you very much.
September 14, 2014
I was Tom Co-Worker for 7 years since 1989 until 1996 and he was always nice and helpful to everyone in Di-Matrix.
You couldn't find a better co-worker and always remember Tom as the Gentleman.
Kim Au
Richard Lowell
August 12, 2014
Super guy, loved his Datsun 240Z that never made it out of the trailer.
"Too soon for the Angels"
Doctor 510 / Desert Datsuns
A peek at Tom's 240Z
Chuck Sheen
August 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Tom was a regular for "Friday Lunch" with Greg and I here at our shop. I enjoyed having him "hang out" - talking about Datsun Z Cars, machining, scale rail-roading. I appreciated his friendship, gentle manner, and willingness to help. I will miss Tom a great deal.
Bob Pascente
August 11, 2014
My condolences to all of the Knorr family. I was Tom's next door neighbor for 15 years in Chandler and always remember Tom as the "Gentle Giant". You couldn't ask for a better neighbor. Bob Pascente
Randy Lewis
August 10, 2014
I also knew Tom through the Z-Car club here in Arizona. Tom was a regular, coming to our events to hang out and talk cars with the guys. Tom was at my home helping with a project the day before his passing. I'm sad we didn't have a chance get Tom and his beloved Datsun 240Z back on he road. Quiet, generous and thoughtful are words that describe the Tom we all knew. We'll all miss him very, very much.
Paul Landsberg
August 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
Pedro Rodriguez
August 10, 2014
Tom was my neighbor 1n 1977 on Wayland in Phoenix.I knew of his love of flying and last saw him in 1984 when he was building his prototype airplane.He was always a good neighbor and friend.I am sorry we lost contact and to hear of his passing.RIP ..Friend and Neighbor.
August 10, 2014
We are missing you very much
Pete Knobloch
August 10, 2014
We were shocked and saddened by the passing of Tom. We the Organ Stop group talked and laughed with him on Thursday as we always would do. When Organ Stop Pizza was being built, he would come over after work and help out with anything he could. When we needed parts to be fabricated, Tom would design and make the parts with great accuracy and never ask for payment. He was a caring and giving person and will be missed greatly.
Dale & Jodi Herseth
August 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We knew Tom through the local Datsun club. He attended many of or car meets and we always looked forward to seeing Tom. He will be missed.
George Geringer
August 10, 2014
I knew Tom for a short time thru the Z Club and we had a lot in common discussing our cars.
My condolences to his family.
Gary, Cheryl, Mike & Dan Mooney
August 10, 2014
Sorry for the Knorr family loss of Tom. He was a great neighbor of our family for 30 years, we will all miss Him.
Gary & Cheryl Mooney
August 10, 2014
Sorry for Knorr family loss. What a Great neighbor for 30 years, Tom will be missed by all of our family.
Diane Stewart
August 7, 2014
Sympathy and condolences to you all from Fred & Harriet Stewart & family.
Karen Leibold
August 6, 2014
Leona - So very sorry. Thinking of you and your family often.
Thomas Liddell
August 3, 2014
To the Knorr Family, although it was many years ago, my time with your family are some of my fondest memories. I remember thinking of Tom as, number one, very tall, but also as being very wise for his age and that's how I will always remember him. Please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. Tom, Cheri and Family
Connie Biondi
August 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Diane Liddell Goering
August 2, 2014
To our dear friend, Mickey. We grieve this loss with you and will keep Tom in our prayers. I know you will miss him but he will enjoy his New World, until we join him there.
August 2, 2014
Leona, so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diana Coon
Mike and Donna Adams
August 2, 2014
Many Loving memories come to mind of joyful times as children with Tom. The Knorr family has always been an extension of our own
family. Sending love across the miles to you all.
Lora Liddell
August 2, 2014
My prayers and Love go out to the Knorr family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Diane Liddell Goering
August 1, 2014
So very sorry to hear this. You are all in our prayers.
Denise(Liddell) and John Allis
August 1, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our family shared many memories as youngsters in Des Moines and at Clear Lake. We are thinking of you.
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