Thomas Bostwick
November 29, 2008
Thomas Arthur "Tom" Bostwick 71, died suddenly in his Mount Vernon home from an apparent heart attack, Thursday, November 27, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Private burial will be Wednesday at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Tom is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Marjorie "Marge", and their five children: Eric, wife Michelle and children Erin and Zachary, Mount Vernon; Todd, wife Maria Theresa, Waukegan, Illinois; Kristin, husband Leslie Messick, and children Anna, Cody, and Nicky, Mufreesboro, Tennessee; Kirk, wife Elizabeth and children, Colin and Eva, Cary, North Carolina; and Mark, Mount Vernon; and a sister Barbara Kalupy, Naples, Florida. Preceding Tom in death were his parents Lester and Myra Glover Bostwick, and an infant son Thomas Arthur. Tom was born March 12, 1937 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He married Marjorie Erdman, April 30, 1955 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. The family has lived in Mount Vernon since 1975. Tom's career was in Human Resources, and was a member of several professional organizations. He was employed at Yellow Book at the time of his death. Tom was an active member in his church, serving on the church council, and was devout in his faith. He was a member and past president of the Mount Vernon Rotary Club. Tom was active with the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theater. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, reading, and sports. Tom enjoyed a good joke and was known for his corny sense of humor. Tom was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials in Tom's honor may be made to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 610 31st St. S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403.
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Kirk and family, I want to express my condolences to you and your family about your Dad’s recent passing. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I lost my own Dad in July,and I know that this is a difficult time for your family. I believe that I met your parents years ago back in our UNI days, and your Dad had a great sense of humor. May God bless you all, lean on Him for strength.
I worked with Tom at Yellowbook in Distribution, he was a very uplifting warm person. Tom spoke of his children and grandchildren often, he was very proud of his family. Tom will be missed by many at Yellowbook, he daily said “good morning” to everyone he met as he walked to his desk. My deepest sympathy to his family. Tom left us all with many happy memories to remember him by.
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Yellowbook. He always came in so cheerful and everyone looked forward to his arrival. He kept everyone laughing with his little songs and jokes. He kept everyones day a postitive day. He knew everyone’s name and always called you by name. Tom was put on this earth to brighten everyone’s day whether it was with humor or advice. Tom was the greatest and will be missed by everyone he ever had contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family – his memories will last forever.
I had the pleasure of working with Tom at yellowbook. I looked forward to everyday at work to hear him say “Goodmorning Fun Seekers”. He could make everyone laugh all day long. I will greatly miss the sneezes that he could make everyone jump out of there seats with. I am going to miss him greatly. God bless to you all…
Hello, I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Goodwill and continued to keep in contact with him with e-mail. He was an amazing person and always made me laugh. He will be dearly missed. You are in my thoughts during this very sad time. My condolences to all of you.
Tom was the highlight of everyday I worked with him at Goodwill. He was always good for a laugh with his numerous jokes, and he was always willing to help someone, listen if they needed an ear, or do wahtever it took to help someone have a better day. I will always remember him as a bright spot in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
30 years ago Tom Bostwick hired me at Norand. I never met a more caring man. I will certainly miss his smile and the conversations that we would have. May God give you and your family peace, knowing that we will all meet again. Take care.
Dear Bostwick Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Tom at General Motors in the 60’s when he worked in HR. My dad Tom Jeffery and Tom worked together hiring hundreds of people when GM was adding a second shift. His wry sense of humor and deadpan look made us all laugh especially when things were tense. He will be greatly missed. The comments above reflect the same character he has exhibited all those years!! Sincerely, Bill Jeffery
Tom was loved and loved. He will be missed and I am just grateful I had the chance to meet him and get to know him. (Yellowbook 07/08) He’s obviously made a positive impact on everyone he’s ever met and I hope you’re family can find some peace. God Bless. Nobody could brighten a bad day better then Tom.
I worked with Tom at Yellowbook in Distribution. He was a very warm and compassionate man that always brought a smile to my face. He always had a positive outlook no matter what the subject. I remember training him on the phones in the call center when he first started. It was my pleasure to get to know him, he was smart and full of humor and he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We know Tom will be looking down on us as one of God’s special angels. God Bless you all!