Thomas H. Holmes, III

December 09, 2017

Service Details

Tom H. Holmes III passed away, after a short illness, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 90 years old.

Tom was born on January 29, 1927, in Hartley, Iowa to parents, Thomas H. Holmes II and Yarda Holmes. He attended Algona High School. After high school Tom proudly served his country in WW2 in the United States Army and was stationed in the European Theater. After his time in the service he graduated from University of Iowa with a B.S. degree in Business.

Tom lived in Des Moines most of his life and was employed by Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa where he served as the Premium and Commission Accounting Director.

Who was Tom Holmes?
What impact did his existence on earth make?

First and foremost, Tom loved his beautiful family and they knew it. That love overflowed to a wide network of friends.

Everyone who knew Tom was aware of his playful, caring, gentle, warm, giving spirit. He made you feel good about yourself. That spirit will live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched.

Tom loved his sports – participating in many when he was young and able to excel in them, being the spectator when his body said ENOUGH. He adored babies and small children. He couldn’t get enough of all of the beauty found in nature. His favorite food was anything chocolate. His favorite beverage in recent years was Pepsi.

We bid you fond farewell for now Tom Holmes. May we meet again.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carmen of 35 years; daughters, Ellen Lafans (Richard), Laurie Cunningham (Bob), son, Randall Holmes, Dale Anderson (Cathy) 9 grandchildren, and one great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son Rodger Holmes.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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