Mary and family, we are so saddened to hear of the passing of your loving husband, Tom. What a shock. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jon and Mary Remington
August 23, 2015
Ooops
Best DAD ever!!!!!
No question marks???
Robin
August 20, 2015
Mr. Tom Long's kindness, sincerity,upbeat spirit and that bright beautiful smile will remain an inspiration to me and many others forever! He was a precious gift to humanity, an example of how we should live our lives --always striving with a great attitude no matter the situation.
His love & light will shine on infinitely through the many hearts he touched. Best DAD ever?????????
Love you guys !
Robin & Dylan Dean
August 20, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. I graduated from Boone HS in the class of '67. I did not know that you lived in Marion, too. I remember him from school as always wearing a big smile on his face. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sandy Schroeder Burm
August 19, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. I graduated from Boone HS in the class of '67. I did not know that you lived in Marion, too. I remember him from school as always wearing a big smile on his face. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sandy Schroeder Burm
August 19, 2015
Mary, Kristi, and Ryan I am so sorry to hear about Tom. Kristi always had good stories to share about the fun she had with her father and about how much he meant to her. The few times I met Tom he was welcoming, friendly, positive, upbeat, and funny. My thoughts are with you all during this time.
Ingrid Madsen
August 18, 2015
Tom has been a important part of my life for 45 years when he first met my sister in 1970. My brother and I didn't think he was the one for her but our minds were soon changed. Tommy has always been a man of sincerity and determination, when he made his mind up to do something he did it even if he had to do it alone(Blue Man Group, it was on his list) there was no talking him out of it. I'll miss the phone calls when he would say "just checking up on you Uncle Bud". We will talk again some day face to face.
Love Ya Tommy, Uncle Bud
Bud Fowler
August 18, 2015
We are so sorry for your great loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Curt and Diane Rottunda
August 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I had only known Tom a very short time as I had just started my position at Pat McGrath in June but he was one of the first person that was always so friendly to me and made me feel welcome. He always had a smile on his face.
Karen Novak
August 17, 2015
Mary and Ryan
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was my partner in crime in the Marketing Dept @ SAMS. We had some adventures on the road and he always had a teachable moment. I will remember him fondly every time I make a u turn, he absolutely did not like that....until the time his gps told me to make a u turn. We laughed. Please accept my sympathies on your loss.
Barbara Scadlock
August 17, 2015
Mary, Kristi, and Ryan--It has been many years since we have seen each other but as Cheryl N. and I discussed, Tom's passing is like losing a family member for us too. We were all so close during those Jaycee years and still remain family in our hearts. It is indeed a sad day to hear this news but those memories of great times will be treasured. May we all celebrate his good life. My prayers are with you. May you find strength and comfort in God. Hugs to you all. Lorna Stephenson
Lorna Stephenson
August 17, 2015
We were so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He truly was one of the most cheerful and kind hearted person we have ever known. No matter what came his way he always had a smile and joke to tell. There are so many wonderful memories to treasure in Spirit Lake as well as the antics at Drake Relays. Our condolences to you Mary and your family. John and Shannon Sandy
John and Shannon Sandy
August 17, 2015
I have had the pleasure of working with Tom for the last couple of years. Every morning he would always greet me with a smile and such a cheerful spirit, you couldn't help but feel his contagious joy. He will be deeply missed! My thoughts and prayers will be with his family. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories of such a great man.
Lin Rector
August 17, 2015
Mary and kids. So sorry to read about Tom's passing. even though it's been years since we saw each other we still communicated via the net. We both worked with Iowa Electric and was in the National Guard together. Have fond memories of our time together. This is too young to leave us as we start to enjoy our retirement years and begin to enjoy family. My prayers to all of you. RIP Tom, many will miss you.
Mark Frank
August 17, 2015
To Tom's family,
I was so sad to hear the news about Tom. I had my job interview and hiring with Tom back in 1984 at Iowa Electric Spirit Lake office. He was a great guy to be around.
My sympathies to you.
Dayle Broocks
Dayle Broocks
August 17, 2015
Mary I am sorry that Tom had to be taken so young. I remember all the good times with you both. You have always been family and I love you all. My paryers are with you Debby
Debby Costanza
August 16, 2015
Mary, Ryan, and Kristi,
Hearing of Tom's passing made me think of what an amazing husband, father and friend he was. He always made me laugh and I adored his wittiness. I am so blessed to have known him and to have been a part of your family when you were living in Spirit Lake. My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Thinking of you. Love, Hugs and kisses.
Camille
Camille Norman-Wilcox
August 16, 2015
Tom was one of the first people I met when I started at Iowa Electric in 1975. We got to know Mary and the kids and have been long time friends throughout our families travels, always reconnecting to share good times. We are so sad to hear of Tom's passing, he was a very generous and loving person. Our sympathies to you, Mary and all of your family. To all the many friends he made and kept along the way I'm sure they agree, he will be greatly missed. Trish and Keith
Trish and Keith Kramer
August 16, 2015
Mary, Ryan, Kristi and families. We were so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Lonnie and I have spent the last few days remembering so many good times with you guys. The Jaycee years. card club, family outings/pizza with the kids, the time when he, Lonnie,, Joe V and Tom K went skiing in Colorado. The latest good memory being when Tom lived with us for a few months.....The memories go on and on.
I love this picture of him. It depicts his personality perfectly. .
Hugs to all of you. He will be missed
Lon and Cheryl Noble
Lon and Cheryl Noble
August 16, 2015
Mary and family,
Our condolences on your loss of Tom. I lived in Spirit Lake with the Sandys. Tom always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kerri and Steve Tegtmeier
Kerri and Steve Tegtmeier
August 16, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Mary and the rest of Tom's family. I always knew there was a smile and a wave coming from Tom when I'd drive by. He was kind to me and put up with my garbage cans blowing into his yard or me questioning him on how to fix things at my condo. He was a great example of being neighborly. I will miss seeing him outside. Mary, Chewy and all who love and miss his, you have a place in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Kris Hale
August 16, 2015
Condolences to Tom's family from an Iowa Electric employee who enjoyed working with Tom. He always was a happy go lucky guy and this picture is exactly how I remember him. Treasure his memories
Deb loring
August 16, 2015
Deepest sympathy to all. The McAllister family is very special to me and I enjoyed many stories and conversations with Tom through the years. In my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Jubeck
August 15, 2015
Thinking of you Mary, Ryan and Kristi. Sorry to hear such sad news. You will always be considered family. Hugs to you ALL! Love you lots Michit the Other Daughter
Michelle (Rimmer) Lundgren
August 15, 2015