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Tom Stump Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 10, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening, Sept. 9, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Wounded Warriors Project in Tom's name - www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Tommy Leonard Stump was born in Mason City, Iowa, on September 26, 1949, the son of Virgil and Ruth (Whitson) Stump. He attended Mason City High School with the class of 1967. On February 28, 1969, Tom was inducted into the United States Marine Corps where he faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge on February 26, 1971, as a corporal.
Following his service in the Marine Corps he resided in the Waterloo area where he worked for Coca-Cola. He then moved back to North Iowa where he met and married Nancy Johnson; they have resided in Clear Lake for the past 35 years.
In September of 2011, Tom retired from Marshall and Swift in Mason City.
Tom enjoyed meeting new people and made friends wherever he went. Being a route driver for most of his life, he had many special friends throughout North Iowa. He loved children and one of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren, he developed a special and unique relationship with each one of them. In addition to his family Tom loved to fish and spent most of his spare time in his boat on Clear Lake. He was an avid birdwatcher and a devoted Cornhuskers fan.
Those grateful in sharing in Tom's life are his wife, Nancy; three daughters, Jennifer Pierce (James Bowers), Taylor Landing, Texas, Erin (Jed) Wright, Independence, and Lindsay (Chris) Vialle, Lee's Summit, Mo.; his grandchildren, Gage, Chase, and Isaac Schoenberger, Clarice and Malaki Wright, David Bowers, and Jack Vialle; his brothers, Larry (Laurene) Stump, Mesa, Ariz., and Jay Stump, Mason City; his sisters, Beatrice Potts, Cleveland, GA, Betty Kidd, Lorane, Ore., and Faye Ranc, Mason City; as well and his nieces and nephews and many friends.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Donny Stump and Ray Stump, and his nephews, Loren Stump, Bruce Thompson, and Ricky Dempsien.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, Colonial Chapels.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Tom Stump
Larry Stump
September 26, 2012
Happy birthday Tom -- Love you Bro --- Larry
Gene & Joyce Ruzicka
September 15, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kathy/Jerry Schwade
September 13, 2012
Nancy and Family our thoughts/prayers are with you.
September 13, 2012
Over the last few years, I have really gotten to know my Uncle Tom a lot better. He would stop by on Wednesdays, time permitting and sit with me for a few minutes and we would just sit and watch my boys play, during the summer. Watching Tom in more recent years I have come to see just how much he enjoyed spending time with all the children, Nephews, Nieces, Grandchildren, all of them. I guess that was because deep down he was such a big kid himself. I have a bit of trouble wrapping my head around this still, however I know that he has no more pain. I know that he has been reunited with his Brothers, with his Parents and that his voice and compassion will continue to fill the halls of our hearts and minds. May you rest easy now Uncle Tom. I love and miss you. Your Nephew, La Mont Brian Thompson
Cindy Fink
September 11, 2012
Nancy and family, I'm thinking of you at this sad time. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
September 11, 2012
Tom serviced our dealership in osage..he was a great guy!
Penny Barnes
September 10, 2012
Thinking of you and your family, Nancy. Hugs.
Judy Hubbard
September 10, 2012
To the Family of Tom Stump, I worked with Tom at Marshall and Swift, i was so saddened to hear of his passing, I will never forget his smiles and his laughter, truly a great guy he was.
Bob and Sarah Engebretson
September 10, 2012
Nancy and Family
What a great guy Tom was.Always loaded with fun at any time you were together.
Tom was a easy person to get to now.
Wish I could have wen fishing some time with him , just his storys and laughter telling them were vary much interesting and entertaining.
You will miss him as all the people who were blessed with his friendship.
Our God will truly bless him and may he rest in Our Gods piece.We will always remember Tom and miss him.
Thanks for being a friend Tom.
Christine Christian
September 10, 2012
Jay,
Sorry to hear about your loss of your brother. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Hall
September 9, 2012
Nancy, Jennifer, Lindsay and Erin...thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you all hold your memories deep within your hearts!
Amber Jetton
September 9, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with y'all
Denise Datema
September 9, 2012
Nancy and girls,
I hardly know what to say...there are no words to ease the loss of a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very sad time. Nancy, if you need anything at all over the next weeks, months- I'm close by and can lend an ear, or a shoulder, or a helping hand... love you ladies! My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Al and Lisa Krahn
September 9, 2012
Larry, Laurene, and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Philo Hettinger
September 9, 2012
To all of the family members of Tom,sorry for your loss. He is now at peace. May his memory be eternal.
Philo Hettinger
Steve Van Houten
September 9, 2012
Larry:
Sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Larry & Laurene Stump
September 9, 2012
Hey Bro -- We'll be visiting you later today as well as your family and friends. I'm sorry to tell you but your Cornhuskers lost yesterday to UCLA.
You and our Loren can eat and fish until your hearts are content as you are now together again. We all miss you and love you very much -- BUT -- you already knew that. See you later Bro --
joe and linda viani
September 9, 2012
Larry and Laurene, So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you at this time. Linda and Joe Viani
Linda Casey
September 9, 2012
Larry and Laurene and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I am so thankful that you were able to
spend as much time as you did towards the end. I know he felt all the love and caring
that you had for him. He is in a better place and he will forever be sitting on your
shoulder like a guardian angel. No more weakness or illness – just strength and smiles.
I know your happy memories will sustain you thru the difficult days ahead and forever
in the future.
Love to you,
Linda Casey and family
KATIE
September 9, 2012
Rest in Peace, my friend
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Starr Lang
September 8, 2012
Stump family, Sorry to read of Toms passing.. I knew him from his route while I worked at Kriegers Greenhouse. Always pleasant and happy. Sorry for your loss. Starr Lang Clear Lake, Ia.
Deb Block
September 8, 2012
Nancy..So sorry to hear of Tom's death. May you find strength and comfort from family,friends and the Lord. He is at peace now.
Jim-Julie Bull
September 8, 2012
Dear Stumps, We are so sorry for your loss. We sure do see the family resemblance within the brothers. May the Lord wrap you all in His loving arms at this time for comfort. Peace and blessings, Jim and Julie Bull
Carolyn Buser Lansaw(Class 59)
September 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for all the Stump family.He is at rest now.
Margaret Siskow
September 8, 2012
Larry and Laurene and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's brother,Tom's death. Please know that you are in our hearts and our prayers.
Margaret Lynch Siskow, class of 59
Fred and Linda Muth
September 8, 2012
Dear friends, We are sending our sympathy at this sad time.
Dana Famuliner
September 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
September 8, 2012
Jennifer~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a friend from school that I think of often as I love your smile and sense of humor and I pray when you think of the memories you have with your father that smile speads across your face and your heart dances with joy.
Jodi (Alexander) Draper
Janet Johnson
September 8, 2012
You lit a bright candle in this dark world Tom. You will be greatly missed. Your sister-in-law Janet
April Demsien-Miller
September 8, 2012
Sending our thoughts and prayers for the family. At a loss for words right now. My memories of Uncle Tom were always good ones, he was a good man. So sorry for your loss, sending our love to the family
September 8, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lisa and makayla Gayneaux
September 8, 2012
Jen you your mom and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers! Makayla loved spending time with your parents when they visited they always made her feel welcomed. We are lucky to have shared a small part of his life .
Tracy Potts
September 8, 2012
With my deepest sorrow!
Faith Erickson/Giardina
September 8, 2012
I have been friends with Larry and Laurene in Arizona for years. Looking at Tom's picture, I see Larry, the smile, the teasing eyes, they could be twins. Prayers for all of you in your loss. But remember he is not far away........you can still talk to him every day. Love Faith and Keep the FAITH
Cavetts
September 8, 2012
Tom always had a little smirk and a smart aleck remark handy..this shall be missed. Although this is a difficult time, know that your family is being thought of and prayed for.
Sondra King Welsh
September 7, 2012
Larry, Laurene, Nancy and Family, My husband and I send our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your sad loss at way to young an age. May God comfort you with wonderful memories of all you shared. Hugs and Blessings, Sondra King Welsh Class of 59
September 7, 2012
We extend our prayers and sympathy for your loss.
John and Moy
Paula
September 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Fred Muth
September 7, 2012
Larry, Laurene and family, We send our sympathy to you at this sad time. Fred and Linda
Mariann Alcorn
September 7, 2012
Dear Stump family. Sorry to hear of Tom's death. We have been kept abreast of things via our classmate Larry. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
charles nannenga
September 7, 2012
may god bless
Duane Crum
September 7, 2012
Rest well in God's Arms my friend...SEMPER FI!!!!
Cindy Vance
September 7, 2012
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort knowing Tom is in Gods hands. May Toms love shine upon you daily until you are together again.
Scott Lauber
September 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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