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Thomas Mercer Obituary
Des Moines
Thomas "Tom" Mercer, 66, passed away on July 8, 2013. Tom tried not to take life too seriously and found humor in every aspect of life. He enjoyed fishing, his dog Muddy, but his true pride and joy were his grandchildren. You could find him visiting every weekend with goodies in hand. He wasn't a man of many words, but everyone close to him knew how much he loved and supported them.
No one knew this more than Linda. The woman he spent his life loving. Finally Tom can be reunited with his first love, where together they will be able to spend eternity watching over the family they created together. Keeping them safe. The love Tom and Linda shared stands the test of time and space.
Tom will be remembered by his children; Paul (Tiffany) Mercer and Shelley (Josh) Manning as well as his grandchildren Adriana and Chevelle Mercer and Taylor, Carter, and Cambria Manning.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Grandview Park Funeral Home in Des Moines, followed by the burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday July 12, 2013 at Grandview Park Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his children.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Kathy Manning
July 11, 2013
Although our hearts are heavy, now that you left us, we're sure you're with Linda now and your love is complete once again. We'll see you again some day.
Wendy Branan
July 11, 2013
I'm sorry For your loss. Take care. Love You Guys!
July 11, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man. You are all in my thoughts. I love you.
Steve & Debbie Blair
July 11, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve Manning
July 11, 2013
Tom will be greatly missed, enjoyed the times of laughter, fishing, and just chatting. My condolence to the families, may God bless you.
Josh Manning
July 11, 2013
You will be greatly missed by all of us Tom. I'll be throwing a line in for ya when I'm fishing and you know we'll always Love you!
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