Dr. Thomas A. King

1951 - 2021

Thomas Arthur King, D.D.S. 70, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away at his home on Nov. 15, 2021. A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Peterson Mortuary.

Tom was born on July 10, 1951, to Grant Edwin and DeLores Ann (Jurchen) King in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was raised in Griswold, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in May of 1969. Tom earned his undergraduate degree from Dana College in 1972 and went on to further his education at the University of Iowa's Dental School graduating in 1976. He faithfully served his country in the Army from 1976 to 1979.

Tom was united in marriage to Barbara Ruth Condon on Dec. 10, 1977, in Anchorage, Alaska. To this union two sons were born, Jeremiah and Collin. He had a private dental practice and also cared for many patients at the Glenwood Resource Center for 34 years until his retirement. He had a passion for the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding Tom in passing were his parents. Survivors include his wife Barbara King; sons Jeremiah King; Collin and wife Whitney King; grandchildren Conner King, Cameron King, Tate King, Macy King and Aurora King; brother Robert and wife Judy King; sister Katherine King and husband Mike Kent; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.