1946
Thomas
2009
Thomas 'Tom' File
October 6, 1946 — November 9, 2009
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS “TOM” J. FILE
BORN
October 6, 1946
Omaha, Nebraska
PASSED AWAY
November 10, 2009
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Monday, November 16, 2009
United Methodist Church ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Marvin Lindley ~ Officiating
Visitation will be after 4:00pm Sunday, November 15th at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon, Iowa with the family present from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
MUSIC
“When I Get To The End Of The Way”
Duet: Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Boone
Accompanist: Rose Van Loh
“Horse With No Name” C.D. by: America
CONGREGATIONAL MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art”
“Amazing Grace”
Organist: Barb Burns
CASKET BEARERS
Shane Rooney Britt Walkingeagle
John Butler Thomas Butler
Kevin Peterson Mark Merley
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Military Graveside Services
by the: McGlothlen-Cowie,
American Legion Post #145 of Sheldon.
After the today’s service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the Sheldon United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of the
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, Iowa
THOMAS “TOM” J. FILE
Thomas Jaynes File, the son of Russell and Minnie “Pat” (Grover) File was born October 6, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska. He moved with his family to Sheldon where he received his education in Sheldon Public Schools. He went on to join the Army during the Vietnam Conflict, serving two tours of duty. On August 18, 1973, he was united in marriage to Mary Thiessen in Gaza, Iowa. After their marriage the couple lived at Fort Hood Texas, in Germany and El Paso, Texas before his discharge. The couple returned to Iowa and lived in Gaza, Sutherland and in 1992 moved to Sheldon. Tom was employed at the Fin and Feather in Sheldon and Tyson Foods in Orange City before his retirement. He passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, reaching the age of 63 years, 1 month and 4 days.
He enjoyed his animals, fishing, reading and being on the internet and e-mailing friends.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mary File of Sheldon; two daughters, Lori Thiessen of Sheldon and Brandi Friedrichs of Mankato, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Erin File, Kayley, Gage and Brooklynn; one brother, Tracy File of Phoenix, Arizona; also other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dennis in 1961 and Gary in 2000.
THOMAS “TOM” J. FILE
BORN
October 6, 1946
Omaha, Nebraska
PASSED AWAY
November 10, 2009
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Monday, November 16, 2009
United Methodist Church ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Marvin Lindley ~ Officiating
Visitation will be after 4:00pm Sunday, November 15th at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon, Iowa with the family present from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
MUSIC
“When I Get To The End Of The Way”
Duet: Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Boone
Accompanist: Rose Van Loh
“Horse With No Name” C.D. by: America
CONGREGATIONAL MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art”
“Amazing Grace”
Organist: Barb Burns
CASKET BEARERS
Shane Rooney Britt Walkingeagle
John Butler Thomas Butler
Kevin Peterson Mark Merley
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
Military Graveside Services
by the: McGlothlen-Cowie,
American Legion Post #145 of Sheldon.
After the today’s service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the Sheldon United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of the
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, Iowa
THOMAS “TOM” J. FILE
Thomas Jaynes File, the son of Russell and Minnie “Pat” (Grover) File was born October 6, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska. He moved with his family to Sheldon where he received his education in Sheldon Public Schools. He went on to join the Army during the Vietnam Conflict, serving two tours of duty. On August 18, 1973, he was united in marriage to Mary Thiessen in Gaza, Iowa. After their marriage the couple lived at Fort Hood Texas, in Germany and El Paso, Texas before his discharge. The couple returned to Iowa and lived in Gaza, Sutherland and in 1992 moved to Sheldon. Tom was employed at the Fin and Feather in Sheldon and Tyson Foods in Orange City before his retirement. He passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, reaching the age of 63 years, 1 month and 4 days.
He enjoyed his animals, fishing, reading and being on the internet and e-mailing friends.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mary File of Sheldon; two daughters, Lori Thiessen of Sheldon and Brandi Friedrichs of Mankato, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Erin File, Kayley, Gage and Brooklynn; one brother, Tracy File of Phoenix, Arizona; also other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dennis in 1961 and Gary in 2000.
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