Thomas James Van Orsdol

Born in Cedar Rapids on November 30, 1945
Departed on July 20, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Thomas J. Van Orsdol, 63, of Cedar Rapids died on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Per Thomas’s wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour before the service.

Thomas is survived by his sister Julie (Steve) Hamilton of Bettendorf, IA; nieces Sarah (Rob) Winsall of Racine, WI, Molly (Billy) Gilbert of Davenport, IA, Gretchen Hamilton of Minnetonka, MN; and special friends Debra Trenkamp of Cedar Rapids, and Terry Slickty of Cedar Rapids.

Preceding Thomas in death were his parents James and Bernice Van Orsdol.

Thomas James Van Orsdol was born November 30, 1945 in Cedar Rapids to James and Bernice (Mieras) Van Orsdol. He graduated in the class of 1963 from Cedar Rapids Washington High school. He also earned a degree in Forestry from Utah State University. Thomas was employed for 20 years with Farmstead of Cedar Rapids formally known as Wilson-Sinclair, Quality Chef of Cedar Rapids, and most recently International Ingredients of Cedar Rapids retiring in April of 2008. Thomas enjoyed everything about the outdoors and his hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

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