"Sending many prayers of comfort and strength to Tom?s family. I took dialysis with Tom at DaVita and was so happy when Tom received his transplant. So sorry. Praying that memories help to heal your hearts. Monte McKenzie"
In loving memory of
Thomas Henderson
September 14, 1946 - April 17, 2023
Tom Henderson, 76 of Carson, IA, passed away at his home on Monday, April 17, 2023. Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Wheeler Grove Church east of Carson. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship with the family at the Carson Community Center. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson is caring for Tom and his family.
Memorials: Wheeler Grove Church
Tom Henderson, the youngest of four sons of Georgia Ellen (McGill) and Roy Milton Henderson, was born on September 14, 1946 in Council Bluffs, IA. Tom was raised in Macedonia and graduated from Carson-Macedonia in 1964. On August 16, 1969 he married Vicky Ridgeley at the Wheeler Grove Church. The couple was blessed with three sons Jason, Wes, and Scott.
Tom was a farmer and a carpenter. He worked for Sutherland Lumber, Dick Schroder, Larry Hackett and McClain Construction. He built a home all by himself in 1980. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Gerald, Ronald, and Max Henderson.
Tom is survived by his wife Vicky of Carson, IA; sons, Jason Henderson and his wife Valarie of Malvern, IA, Wes Henderson and his wife Randi, Scott Henderson both of Carson; grandchildren, Isaiah Boot and his wife Dana and their children Lilly and Miles, Julian Henderson, Korbin Henderson, and Lyla Henderson; other relatives and a host of many special friends.
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"So sorry to hear of Tom?s passing. He was such a nice man and so kind. Prayers to all."
"Tom and I grew up together and were childhood buddies. We enjoyed many sleep overs, play dates and camp outs. We worked together running combines and driving trucks for his brother Gerald on the western wheat harvests. We also shared one of the worst summer jobs ever while building a concrete culvert under the 287th Street road to Silver City. We pretty much lost touch after that but I still considered him a good friend and sent support when I learned of his illness. Condolences to the family and especially Vickie in this difficult time."
"Mark and I are deeply saddened to hear about Tom's passing. We have some of the best memories of our time together with the Henderson family. From Scott's Halloween Birthday parties to the boys little league baseball games and State Championship to the trips to Canada with Reverand Steve. Casino trips and Deer hunting, 4th of July celebrations, the "coming of age party" when the boys left Elementary school and ultimately who could forget celebrating graduation for Jake and Scott??? While we have had distance between us all over the last few years, our hearts, thoughts and prayers have always been with Tom and his family through his most trying times. Lord, as you welcome Tom home; please give his family; our treasured friends love and blessings without end. Bring contentment in their life; Comfort them in times of strife. Always keep them safe, secure; Let their path to You be sure. Lord, I pray our friends will draw strength from you in the days ahead and be close to you, eternally. Amen. With much sympathy and Love, Mark and Doreen Colman "
"Our prayers are with the entire Henderson Family.? Tom was loved by so many and will be in our hearts forever..??"
"Vicky, Jason, Wes, and Scott and the entire family
So Very Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Such a great man gone way too soon. So many wonderful memories growing up with all of you and being around. Tom will forsure be missed!
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Kevin and Jacki Albers (Jacki Johnson) and family"
"So sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He was a good man. Tom did amazing carpentry work. He fought a good fight. My condolences to you & the family."
"Our hearts are broken to hear of Tom's passing. We have some of the best memories with Tom and Vicky. From the boys baseball games and State Championship to the 4th of July Celebrations to our late night Casino visits to Graduations to overall friendship. We were blessed to call you our friends! The last few years rolled by and while there was distance between us, we always had Tom and the Helnderson family in our hearts and our prayers. I know Tom's faith was strong and God has welcomed him home with open arms. He now free of all pain and illness. To Vicky, Jason, Wes and Scott and families: Mark and I are thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way. Please take care of each other and know that you are not alone in these difficult times and circumstances. You always have friends who will be there for you. With lots of love and sympathy, Mark and Doreen Colman"