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Thomas Callow
1947 - 2007
Thomas Callow
1947 - 2007
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BORN
1947
DIED
2007
Thomas Callow Obituary
Mr. Callow was born on Dec. 11, 1946, to John A. and Ruth E. (Prussman) Callow. Tom was graduated from Oregon High School in 1965.
On June 6, 1970, he was married to Beverly L. Munyon at the Presbyterian Church in Oregon.
A lifelong resident of Oregon, Tom farmed and was a bobcat operator.
Tom is survived by his wife, Bev of their Oregon home; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelly and Rustin Jumps of New Hampton, Mo.; and Rana and Kent Bohart of Mound City; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Keith Miller of Savannah, Mo.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Terry and Dale Black of Oregon; brothers-in-law, Larry and Jack Munyon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Marylee Munyon of Oregon; five grandchildren, MacKenzie, Makayla and Maysen Bohart, and Hayden and Hadley Jumps; and nieces and nephews.
Tom served in the Air National Guard for more than 20 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite, and an MFA delegate. He was also a member of the First Christian Church of Mound City and Mound City Golf Club.
He enjoyed cooking, and loved farming, construction and family, but most of all his grandchildren.
Family visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Chamberlain Funeral Home in Oregon. Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Interment, with full military rites: Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon.
The Tom Callow memorial fund will be used to benefit the children of the community.
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Steve Allen
November 13, 2007
So sorry and sad to hear of Tom's passing. God Bless the family as he left too young from this Earth.
Kacie Wood (nee Hinkle)
November 7, 2007
Bev, Shelly and Rana, I am sending my deepest sympathies to you. I cannot even imagine your shock and grief my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. All of us in the Hinkle/Shackelford family send you our deepest and sincerest love and prayers.
Love Kacie Wood (Nee Hinkle)
(Ronda's youngest)
November 1, 2007
Bev, Rana and Shelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. I know you will be good support for each other through this terrible loss. Tom would want you to stay strong for the grandchildren. Thinking of you daily........
Andrea Seippel (Butrick)
Shelah Erickson
October 31, 2007
Bev and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic time. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will pray for your comfort.
Walter and Shelah Erickson and family
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Bill Williams
October 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Tom and Bev's family.
Monica ottman
October 31, 2007
Callow Family,
My prayers are with you as you try to cope. Tom was a wonderful man and I know that your memories of him will keep you going. Remember all you guys did together and the smiles he brought you. I will be thinking of you and saying my prayers for you.
holly benedict
October 30, 2007
my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. let me know if there is anything i can do.
Harold Snider
October 30, 2007
So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold & Carol Snider
Dinah Young Scott
October 30, 2007
So sorry to hear about Tom, he was one of my fellow classmates of '65. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and to John and Ruth.
Heather & Paul Frese
October 30, 2007
To Bev, Rana, Shelly and all their families:
You have our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Tom was a great man and will always be the best "Pop Pop." Remember all the happy memories he gave to all of you.
Alvin Hunziger
October 30, 2007
Bev and family,
How sorry we are to hear about Tom. We will be thinking of you and will pray for your comfort.
Angie White
October 30, 2007
Callow family,
Thinking of you during this time of loss. My God grant you comfort.
Teresa Boswell Mcginnis and Angie Boswell White.
Charles & Janeen Riley
October 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brynda Cotton Howell
October 30, 2007
I was on the ambulance crew that responded to the call and as devastating as it was to realize who it was, I just want you to know that all of us involved went out of our way to show respect and preserve dignity for Tom as we dealt with this tragedy on scene. I know that Tom has an incredible family and you will help each other deal with this loss.
Donnie an Karra Smith
October 30, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
LINDA AND RAY STROUD
October 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christina Rayhill
October 30, 2007
Bev & family, John, Ruth,& family.
You are in my prayers.
I am still in Tennessee but will be home Wednesday evening.
Will talk with you then
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